SAN ANTONIO (AP) – Derrick White had 26 points, Jakob Poeltl added 17 points and 11 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Detroit Pistons 106-91 on Thursday night to snap a five-game home losing streak.

Lonnie Walker added 18 points and Rudy Gay had 14 for San Antonio.

Josh Jackson had 29 points to lead Detroit. At 18-42, the Pistons have the worst record in the Eastern Conference.

The Spurs have won three of four to move into ninth in the Western Conference ahead of the Golden State Warriors.

They would face each other in the play-in tournament if the standings remain the same.

 

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