Pistons lose tough one against Golden State, 99-91

**Admin** Mon Jan 16, 2012 1:07 am

David Lee scored 24 points and Monta Ellis added 22 to help the Golden State Warriors win on the road for the first time this season, 99-91 over the Detroit Pistons.

Greg Monroe had 25 points and eight rebounds for the Pistons. Dorell Wright scored on a breakaway in the third, capping an eight-point run and giving Golden State a 56-54 lead. It was 74-69 after Ellis made a shot from near the top of the key at the buzzer to end the quarter.

Detroit was still within striking distance at 78-73 in the fourth, but the Warriors scored 10 straight points. Backup guard Nate Robinson had six points during the run and finished with 10. Monroe went scoreless in the final quarter and attempted only one shot.

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