Written by The Mavs come to town without Dirk Nowitzki (ankle surgery) but with owner Mark Cuban. Dallas power forward Johnathan Motley (6) made a late 3 pushing the game to overtime but Reggie Jackson led the Pistons to victory with 24 points and strong finish 113-106.
Apr 6, 2018; Detroit, MI, USA; Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban hangs out with his team before the game against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2018; Detroit, MI, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Johnathan Motley (6) goes up for a shot against Detroit Pistons forward Anthony Tolliver (43) during the first quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2018; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) reacts after a play during the first quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2018; Detroit, MI, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Dennis Smith Jr. (1) takes a shot during the first quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2018; Detroit, MI, USA; Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle yells out during the first quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2018; Detroit, MI, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Aaron Harrison (9) takes a shot against the Detroit Pistons during the second quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2018; Detroit, MI, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Maximilian Kleber (42) goes up for a shot against Detroit Pistons forward Eric Moreland (24) during the second quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2018; Detroit, MI, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Dorian Finney-Smith (10) talks on the bench during the second quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2018; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy points down the court during the second quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2018; Detroit, MI, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell (7) takes a shot over Detroit Pistons forward Henry Ellenson (8) during the second quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2018; Detroit, MI, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Johnathan Motley (6) takes a shot over Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) during the second quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2018; Detroit, MI, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Dennis Smith Jr. (1) jumps in the air with the ball during the second quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2018; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson (1) smiles after a play during the third quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2018; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Stanley Johnson (7) goes up for a shot against Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell (7) and forward Johnathan Motley (6) during the third quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2018; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) gets fouled by Dallas Mavericks forward Johnathan Motley (6) during the third quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2018; Detroit, MI, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Dorian Finney-Smith (10) grabs the ball over Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) during the fourth quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2018; Detroit, MI, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Dorian Finney-Smith (10) walks to the bench with guard Yogi Ferrell (11) and forward Maximilian Kleber (42) during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2018; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Eric Moreland (24) attempts a dunk against Dallas Mavericks guard Kyle Collinsworth (8) during the fourth quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2018; Detroit, MI, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyle Collinsworth (8) collides with Detroit Pistons forward James Ennis III (33) during the fourth quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2018; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson (1) takes a shot against Dallas Mavericks guard Kyle Collinsworth (8) during the fourth quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2018; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson (1) passes the ball in front of Dallas Mavericks guard Kyle Collinsworth (8) during the fourth quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2018; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) takes a shot over Dallas Mavericks forward Johnathan Motley (6) and forward Jalen Jones (21) during the fourth quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2018; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson (1) gets defended by Dallas Mavericks guard Aaron Harrison (9) during the fourth quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2018; Detroit, MI, USA; Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban smiles during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2018; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson (1) takes a shot during overtime against the Dallas Mavericks at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2018; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons dancer performs during overtime against the Dallas Mavericks at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2018; Detroit, MI, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Johnathan Motley (6) looks up during overtime against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2018; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) pours water on guard Reggie Jackson (1) after the game against the Dallas Mavericks at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2018; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) pours water on guard Reggie Jackson (1) after the game against the Dallas Mavericks at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2018; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) pours water on guard Reggie Jackson (1) after the game against the Dallas Mavericks at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2018; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) pours water on guard Reggie Jackson (1) after the game against the Dallas Mavericks at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2018; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson (1) walks on the court without a shirt after getting doused with water after the game against the Dallas Mavericks at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2018; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin (23) hids behind a photographer to stay dry after the game against the Dallas Mavericks at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2018; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) pours water on guard Reggie Jackson (1) after the game against the Dallas Mavericks at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
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