Detroit hoop fans had the best of both worlds — they gave a standing ovation a former favourite, then had a reason to cheer the current Pistons, too.
Chauncey Billups scored a season-high 34 points in his return to the Palace, but the Pistons came away with the 100-95 victory over Denver.
The Nuggets played without Carmelo Anthony, who was suspended for the game for refusing to come out of a game the other night.
The Toronto Raptors lost for the seventh time in eight road games, 107-97 at Houston.
The Rockets have won ten straight at home.
Chris Bosh and Andrea Bargnani scored 25 points apiece and Jose Calderon matched a career high with 16 assists for Toronto.
Kobe Bryant scored 31 points and the L-A Lakers ended their two-game skid with a 99-89 victory over Memphis.
The Orlando Magic overcame 24 turnovers to beat Phoenix 111-99.
The Charlotte Bobcats won their season-high fourth in a row, 96-80 over Chicago.
Brook Lopez scored 24 points to lift the New Jersey Nets to a 99-95 win over Milwaukee.
The Indians Pacers pulled within two games of Milwaukee for the final playoff berth in the Eastern Conference, with a 117-109 win at Sacramento.
And Stephen Jackson had 23 points and seven rebounds in Golden State’s 118-94 victory over Minnesota.