Buddy Hield contributed significantly with 19 points, leading the Golden State Warriors to a narrow 107-104 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night. This win was crucial for the Warriors, who had suffered two consecutive losses at home, including a 30-point defeat against Sacramento. Despite a commanding 18-point lead, the Warriors faced a tense finish, with Malik Beasley narrowly missing a last-second 3-pointer that could have forced overtime.

Detroit's Cade Cunningham shone brightly, scoring 32 points along with eight assists and six rebounds. Beasley managed 21 points but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on only four of his 14 attempts. With this loss, the Pistons fell to a .500 record after a strong streak of five consecutive wins and eight victories in their last nine outings.

Warriors head coach Steve Kerr praised his team's resilience following a difficult week, especially after the personal loss his family faced due to California wildfires. Golden State led throughout the game, showing improvements in their competitive spirit. Despite Steph Curry's off night, scoring only 17 points on 5 of 21 shooting, teammates like Trayce Jackson-Davis and Dennis Schroder stepped up, each contributing crucial points to secure the win. The Warriors, who have now lost 15 of their last 21 games, look to build on this victory as they head into a matchup against Indiana.