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Caris LeVert Leads Pacers to Victory Over Pistons

LeVert Scores Season-High 31 Points, Pacers Avoid Third Straight Loss

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Caris LeVert exploded for 20 first-half points and finished with a season-high 31 as the Indiana Pacers snapped a two-game skid with a 122-103 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night.

The Pacers (39-31) avoided a third consecutive loss and moved into a tie for ninth place in the Eastern Conference with the Atlanta Hawks.

LeVert, who was acquired by the Pacers in a trade with the Brooklyn Nets in February, has been a key contributor for Indiana this season, averaging 18.7 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game.

Against the Pistons, LeVert was efficient from the field, shooting 11-of-19 (57.9%). He also made 7-of-8 free throws and grabbed five rebounds.

The Pacers also got solid contributions from Myles Turner (18 points, 10 rebounds), Tyrese Haliburton (17 points, 9 assists), and Jalen Smith (16 points).

The Pistons (12-57) have lost 10 of their last 11 games and remain in last place in the Eastern Conference.

Isaiah Stewart led the Pistons with 21 points, while Jaden Ivey added 19 points and Hamidou Diallo scored 16 points.

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