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Pistons 107, Mavericks 89

Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Friday, April 12, 2024, in Dallas.
Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Friday, April 12, 2024, in Dallas.
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Dallas Mavericks forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) goes up to shoot over Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (23) during the first half.
Dallas Mavericks forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) goes up to shoot over Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (23) during the first half.
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Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd draws on a whiteboard during a timeout in the first half.
Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd draws on a whiteboard during a timeout in the first half.
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Detroit Pistons forward Taj Gibson (67) goes up to shoot over Dallas Mavericks guard A.J. Lawson (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 12, 2024, in Dallas.
Detroit Pistons forward Taj Gibson (67) goes up to shoot over Dallas Mavericks guard A.J. Lawson (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 12, 2024, in Dallas.
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Detroit Pistons head coach Monty Williams yells to his team during the first half.
Detroit Pistons head coach Monty Williams yells to his team during the first half.
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Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic, left, who was not playing due to ankle soreness, congratulates forward Maxi Kleber (42) as head coach Jason Kidd walks off the court during the first half.
Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic, left, who was not playing due to ankle soreness, congratulates forward Maxi Kleber (42) as head coach Jason Kidd walks off the court during the first half.
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Dallas Mavericks' Kyrie Irving watches from the bench during the first half.
Dallas Mavericks' Kyrie Irving watches from the bench during the first half.
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Detroit Pistons guard Marcus Sasser, left, passes the ball around Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) during the first half.
Detroit Pistons guard Marcus Sasser, left, passes the ball around Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) during the first half.
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