Pistons win 4th straight, 109-92 over Nets

By Noah Trister

Associated Press

Published: Friday, Feb. 10 2012 8:15 p.m. MST

Detroit Pistons' Jason Maxiell (54) blocks a shot by New Jersey Nets' Kris Humphries (43) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, in Auburn Hills, Mich.

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Summary

Greg Monroe had 18 points and 11 rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons routed the New Jersey Nets 109-92 Friday night for their fourth straight victory.

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Greg Monroe had 18 points and 11 rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons routed the New Jersey Nets 109-92 Friday night for their fourth straight victory.

It's the longest winning streak for the Pistons since a five-game run in December 2009.

Detroit (8-20) spotted the Nets seven straight points to start the game, then answered with a 12-0 run. Jonas Jerebko scored 20 points for the Pistons and Rodney Stuckey added 19.

Johan Petro scored 16 points for New Jersey (8-20), which lost its fifth straight.

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