Grizzlies outlast the Pistons at the Palace

There have been several times in Zach Randolph’s career that he has been rumored to be joining the Detroit Pistons.

The former Michigan State star showed again Wednesday night why the Pistons have wanted him.

Randolph finished with 34 points and 17 rebounds—his ninth career double-double against the Pistons and his third 30-point game at the Palace of Auburn Hills—and his Memphis Grizzlies beat Detroit 107-99.

The Pistons debuted a new starting lineup—and benched Richard Hamilton. Ben Wallace (ankle) missed the game and was replaced by rookie Greg Monroe, while Tracy McGrady and Chris Wilcox came in for Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva.

Gordon had 25 points, all in the second half, for the Pistons, while Monroe had his fourth straight double-double, finishing with 14 points and 11 rebounds.