Detroit Pistons forward Jason Maxiell, left, takes a shot against New Jersey Nets center Jason Collins (35) at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Maxiell came off the bench to score 18 points and pull in 11 rebounds in the Pistons' 118-95 win over New Jersey.


New Jersey Nets forward Richard Jefferson, left, loses the ball against Maxiell. Jefferson scored 21 for the Nets.


Detroit Pistons center Rasheed Wallace knocks the ball away from New Jersey Nets guard Vince Carter (15). Carter led New Jersey with 22.


Detroit Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince (22) drives against New Jersey Nets center Jason Collins (35).


Detroit Pistons guard Richard Hamilton (32) goes to the basket past New Jersey Nets' Sean Williams (51) and Antoine Wright (21). Hamilton led Detroit with 19 points.
(AP Photos by Duane Burleson)