The emotional tides are beginning to take a toll on the Detroit Pistons. The Pistons came up short 133-119 in an intense Central Division collision against the Indiana Pacers. Detroit was forced to play without backup center Isaiah Stewart for most of the contest after getting ejected midway through the second quarter.

The Pacers' All-Star pairing of Pascal Siakam (37 points) and Tyrese Haliburton (30 points) set an early tone.

Isaiah Stewart's night came to an abrupt end during the Detroit Pistons' 133-119 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday.

Indiana's early hot streak was too much for a physical Pistons team, though they stayed with the Pacers in a 133-119 road loss.

Pacers: Aaron Nesmith (left ankle sprain) returned after missing 2 1/2 months and Haliburton (groin) was back after sitting out Indiana’s last game. Nesmith started with Bennedict Mathurin suspended for bumping official Natalie Sago in Tuesday’s loss to Cleveland.

The Pistons (21-20 overall) fell to the Indiana Pacers at Little Caesars Arena ... with two minutes remaining following a 3-point play by Tim Hardaway Jr. He was the Pistons' most consistent offensive player, finishing with 25 points on 9 for 11 foul ...

We've got another exciting Central Division matchup on Wednesday's NBA schedule as the Indiana Pacers will host the Detroit Pistons. Indiana is 25-20 overall and 12-8 at home, while Detroit is 23-23 overall and 13-12 on the road.

DETROIT — Myles Turner scored 28 points, Pascal Siakam added 26 and the Indiana Pacers ... assists as the Pacers won for the seventh time in eight games. Tim Hardaway Jr. finished with 25 ...

DETROIT (AP) — Myles Turner scored 28 points, Pascal Siakam added 26 and the Indiana Pacers ... assists as the Pacers won for the seventh time in eight games. Tim Hardaway Jr. finished with ...

DETROIT (AP) — Myles Turner scored 28 points, Pascal Siakam added 26 and the Indiana Pacers ... assists as the Pacers won for the seventh time in eight games. Tim Hardaway Jr. finished with ...

The Pistons (21-20 overall) fell to the Indiana Pacers at Little Caesars Arena ... with two minutes remaining following a 3-point play by Tim Hardaway Jr. He was the Pistons' most consistent ...

DETROIT — Myles Turner scored 28 points, Pascal Siakam added 26 and the Indiana Pacers beat the Detroit ... had 17 points and eight assists as the Pacers won for the seventh time in eight games. Tim Hardaway Jr. finished with 25 points while Cade ...