Turner scores 20 points, Pacers rally to beat Pistons 115-109, spoil Bickerstaff's debut

Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (23) drives against Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, in Detroit.

Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (23) drives against Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)


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DETROIT — Myles Turner scored 20 points, Pascal Siakam and Bennedict Mathurin had 19 each and the Indiana Pacers rallied to beat Detroit 115-109 on Wednesday night, spoiling coach J.B. Bickerstaff's Pistons debut. Detroit led by 12 points and was ahead after each of the first three quarters in a closely contested game with 13 lead changes and four ties, but couldn't hang on for the win. The Pacers overcame an eight-point deficit in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Pistons 33-19 in the quarter in the season-opening game for both teams. Cade Cunningham scored 22 of his 28 points in the second half for the Pistons.

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