Mathurin and Haliburton Star as Pacers Hand Pistons Their 20th Straight Loss With 131–123 Victory

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) attempts a layup as Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic (44) and guard Jaden Ivey (23) defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Detroit on Dec. 11, 2023. Carlos Osorio/ AP Photo

DETROIT—Bennedict Mathurin scored 30 points and the Indiana Pacers handed the Detroit Pistons their 20th straight loss, winning 131–123 on Monday night.

Tyrese Haliburton had 14 points and 16 assists for Indiana in its first game since Saturday’s 123–109 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA In-Season Tournament final.