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NBA: Detroit 114, Sacramento 108

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 17 (UPI) -- Rodney Stuckey hit two free throws to give Detroit a four-point lead with 15 seconds left Friday and lift the Pistons to a 114-108 win over Sacramento.

The foul shots were the last points of a season-best 36 points for Stuckey, who helped bring the Pistons just their 10th win in 32 games this season. Six of those victories have come in Detroit's last eight contests.

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The Pistons overcame an 11-point deficit early in the third quarter and took the lead for good at 105-104 with 2:20 remaining on a 3-pointer by Brandon Knight.

After Stuckey's free throws put Detroit in front 112-108, Marcus Thornton missed a 3-pointer for the Kings to end their hopes.

Knight scored 23 points and had a career-high 10 assists. Tayshaun Prince added 22 for the Pistons.

DeMarcus Cousins produced his 19th double-double of the season for Sacramento, scoring 26 points to go with 15 rebounds. The Kings have dropped four in a row.

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