Pistons outlast the Pacers 115-109 in Overtime

Tayshaun Prince had 25 points and 11 rebounds to help Detroit beat the Indiana Pacers 115-109 in overtime.

The Pistons had lost three straight and eight of 11, including their previous four games at home.

Detroit was almost defeated despite controlling the game from start and leading by 10 midway through the fourth quarter, letting Darren Collison tie the game with 15.4 seconds left.

Prince had the ball in the final seconds of regulation with a chance to win it, but didn’t get a good shot off or the foul he wanted from the officials.

Prince caught an airballed shot by teammate Ben Gordon and dunked, giving the Pistons a six-point lead with 1:34 left in overtime to set them up for a much-needed victory going into the All-Star break.

Detroit’s Rodney Stuckey scored 18, Gordon had 16 points off the bench, Tracy McGrady scored 15 points, grabbed five rebounds and made four assists without a turnover, and rookie Greg Monroe added 13 points.