DETROIT (AP) — Kevin Durant scored 32 points as the Houston Rockets ended the Detroit Pistons' four-game winning streak with a 111-104 victory Friday night. Durant averages 30.6 points in 32 career games against the Pistons - his highest average against any other team.

The Detroit Pistons are positioned to be buyers ahead of the Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline. Atop the Eastern Conference at 32-10, they have financial flexibility and assets that can be moved in order to fortify their position ahead of the playoffs. The front office has signaled a patient approach even as the team has surged ahead of expectations.

The Detroit Pistons have given their fanbase very little to question this season. The team is exceeding expectations by being the No. 1 team in the Eastern con

Members of the Thompson family are enjoying the brotherly clash between Amen and Ausar Thompson in the Rockets' game against the Pistons.

Kevin Durant scored 32 points, leading the Houston Rockets to a 111-104 road win over the Detroit Pistons in a matchup of top NBA playoff contenders on Friday night. Durant reached the 30-point mark for the second consecutive game and the third time in his past five games.

The Detroit Pistons are taking a "patient" approach to adding to their roster ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline, according to ESPN's Tim MacMahon.

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The Detroit Pistons are on a good run of form as they travel to the New Orelans Pelicans who are languishing at the basement of the Western Conference.