National Basketball Association

Without Iverson, Pistons halt skid at 8

Published Feb. 28, 2009 4:51 a.m. ET

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The Detroit Pistons found their answer without The Answer.

Richard Hamilton had 31 points and six assists in his return to the starting lineup in place of Allen Iverson, and the Pistons ended their eight-game losing streak with a 93-85 victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday night.