Surging Pistons rip Grizzlies 92-67 (AP)

 
Arron Afflalo had the best night of his short NBA career on Friday. He paid for it after the game. The Detroit Pistons rookie had a career-best 12 points in a 94-67 win over Memphis, then had to deal with heckling teammates as the media gathered around his locker. "Can we wait until he leaves?" asked an embarrassed Afflalo, as Rasheed Wallace screamed teasing insults. [link]

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