Tue Mar 11 02:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Pistons Survive Late-Game Scare, Beat Blazers 119-112 Behind Harris’ Return
**Detroit, MI** – The Detroit Pistons squeaked out a 119-112 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on [Date], snapping a brief two-game losing streak. The win was hard-fought, with the Pistons clinging to a lead they had built up to 18 points in the third quarter. However, turnovers and free throw struggles nearly cost them the game in the final minutes.
Tobias Harris, returning after a two-game absence, proved crucial to Detroit’s survival. He scored 20 points on 9-of-12 shooting, adding nine rebounds and importantly, zero turnovers. His efficient performance, along with clutch plays from Cade Cunningham (28 points, 5 assists, 8 turnovers) and Dennis Schroder (12 points), helped the Pistons fend off a late Portland surge. In fact, Cunningham, Schroder, and Harris were the only Pistons to score in the final 6:28 of the game.
Jalen Duren also contributed a strong performance with 18 points and 12 rebounds. The Blazers were paced by Anfernee Simons’ 34 points and a 25-point contribution from a former Piston. Despite the late-game struggles, the Pistons held on for the win, avoiding their first three-game losing streak since late January.
Detroit now returns home for a three-game homestand, including two games against the Washington Wizards.
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