Monroe scores 24, Pistons edge Hornets 89-87

4 February 2012, 7:33 pm

The Associated Press The Associated Press AUBURN HILLS, Mich. Greg Monroe and Walker D. Russell Jr. made up for the loss of Brandon Knight. Monroe had 24 points and 16 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons beat the New Orleans Hornets 89-87 Saturday in a matchup of two of the NBA's worst teams. It was the seventh double-double in eight games for Monroe, whose elbow was partially responsible for ...... Read More »

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