AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 27 (UPI) -- Richard Hamilton scored five of his 37 points in overtime Monday night to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 100-90 victory over the New Jersey Nets.
Tayshaun Prince added 18 points, nine rebounds and seven assists for Detroit, which has won seven of its last 11 games.
Richard Jefferson led New Jersey with 27 points.
Vince Carter scored 23 points in his Nets debut. After playing 39 minutes, he was forced to leave the contest with 2:13 remaining in overtime due to cramping in his left leg.
Carter was acquired from Toronto in a trade 10 days ago in exchange for center Alonzo Mourning, forward Eric Williams, center/forward Aaron Williams and two conditional first-round draft picks. However, Carter had been sidelined with a strained left Achilles' tendon.
