Found October 29, 2009 on Pistons Nation:
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The Memphis Grizzlies made it a contest through the first quarter but after that the Pistons showed off their high-powered backcourt to run away with a 96-74 opening night win. [Box score] Ben Gordon and Rip Hamilton showed what a tandem they could be starting in the second quarter when they helped the Pistons shoot 72% [...]
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