Detroit defeated Indiana last night by a score of 98-88, proving that they are not done winning just yet. They have come under scrutiny lately, despite the fact that they have continued winning. Coach David Smith said after the game that "We just can't impress the sportswriters enough, I guess. No matter how we perform during the game, there are going to be reasons to complain."

Indiana coach Coach Hitch couldn't agree more. "This is a good team. The better team just won tonight, that's all. Go write your story."

Detroit was led by Henderson (13 points, 11 boards, 3 assists, 2 blocks), Delgado (17 points, 5 boards, 0 assists, a steal, 2 blocks), Fox (19 points, 6 boards, 0 assists, a block). Indiana was led by Wade (24 points, 13 boards, 0 assists, a steal, a block), Robinson (10 points, 9 boards, 2 assists, a block), Battle (14 points, 5 boards, 0 assists).

Detroit jump to 12-3. They stay at #1 in the Central and stay at #1 overall in the Eastern Conference. Indiana are now 9-6 and 4-2 at home with today's defeat. They remain at #2 in the Central and hold at #4 overall in the Eastern Conference.

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