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NBA: Memphis 89, Detroit 84

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 15 (UPI) -- Mike Conley's 20 points Sunday led the Memphis Grizzlies' 89-84 win over the injury-depleted Detroit Pistons.

Memphis built a commanding 57-40 halftime lead, and was able to play just enough defense after Antonio McDyess's jumper put Detroit ahead 78-77 with 5:16 left.

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Rudy Gay added 15 points with five rebounds and former Piston Darko Milicic scored 12 with 11 rebounds. Marc Gasol scored 11 with seven rebounds and four assists, and Conley overcame seven turnovers by adding three rebounds and three assists for the Grizzlies, who ended their seven-game losing streak against the Pistons.

Detroit, playing without Rasheed Wallace (calf) and Allen Iverson (back), was led by McDyess's 19 points and 12 rebounds. Tayshaun Prince scored 15 with four rebounds.

Richard Hamilton had 14 points and 12 assists, while Jason Maxiell and Will Bynum scored 12 points apiece for the Pistons, who have lost two of three.

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