Warriors Guard De'Anthony Melton Scores 14 in Loss to Pistons

Melton's performance not enough as Golden State falls 115-101 in Detroit

Mar. 21, 2026 at 9:21am

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Golden State Warriors guard De'Anthony Melton scored 14 points in the team's 115-101 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Friday at Little Caesars Arena. Despite Melton's efforts, the Warriors were unable to overcome the Pistons and suffered the defeat.

Why it matters

The Warriors have struggled this season, and Melton's performance highlights the team's need to find more consistent scoring options beyond their star players. The loss also raises questions about the Warriors' ability to compete with other teams in the league.

The details

Melton shot efficiently, going 5-of-9 from the field and 2-of-4 from three-point range. However, the rest of the Warriors' roster was unable to provide enough support, as the team fell behind early and was unable to mount a comeback against the Pistons.

  • The game took place on Friday, March 21, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan.

The players

De'Anthony Melton

A guard for the Golden State Warriors who scored 14 points in the team's loss to the Detroit Pistons.

Detroit Pistons

The NBA team that defeated the Golden State Warriors 115-101 at home.

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The takeaway

The Warriors' loss to the Pistons highlights the team's need to find more consistent scoring options beyond their star players in order to compete at a high level in the NBA.