AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 7 (UPI) -- Richard Hamilton's two free throws with 13 seconds left Sunday helped the Detroit Pistons hold off Golden State for a 102-97 victory.
David Lee's layup off a Stephen Curry assist with 1:20 left cut Detroit's lead to 100-97. But Reggie Williams and Curry both missed shots for the Warriors as time ticked down and Monta Ellis sent Hamilton to the line with a foul.
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Hamilton capped his 27-point day with the two game-icing free throws for the Pistons, who also got 21 points, nine assists and five rebounds from Rodney Stuckey.
Charlie Villanueva chipped in 16 points and 10 rebounds for the victors.
Ellis pumped in 24 points for the Warriors, who dropped just their second game in six contests to start the season.
