The Detroit Pistons pride themselves on being able to stay competitive on any given night. Dillon Brooks scored a career-high 40 points while Detroit had one of its worst recent defensive performances and struggled to keep the game close in the fourth quarter, resulting in a 114-96 defeat in Phoenix. Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 26 points and seven assists, but went 0-for-6 from the field in the fourth quarter. Detroit came out in the second flat as the Suns went out on an 11-2 run that forced a timeout from coach J.B. Bickerstaff. BOX SCOREUp next: The Pistons close out their Western Conference road trip against the Golden State Warriors Friday night.