The Golden State Warriors defeated the Detroit Pistons, 102-86, at Chase Center on Tuesday night.

The Warriors (32-12) came into the contest as big home favorites with Stephen Curry returning from a one-game absence due to a hand injury, and they began to validate their status immediately. Golden State had an 11-point edge after one quarter and had forged a 28-point lead over the Pistons (10-33) by halftime. Steve Kerr's squad took its foot off the gas in the second half and scored just 36 points over the final two quarters but still won comfortably.

Rodney McGruder led the Pistons with 19 points, complementing them with five rebounds, one assist and one steal. Hamidou Diallo generated a 16-point, 13-rebound double-double that included two steals and one block. Isaiah Stewart posted 14 points, 11 rebounds and one block. Trey Lyles finished with 13 points, five boards, two assists and one block. Saddiq Bey poured in 10 points.

Klay Thompson paced the Warriors with 21 points, supplementing them with four assists, three rebounds and two steals. Andrew Wiggins registered 19 points, three rebounds, one assist, three steals and one block. Curry furnished 18 points, eight assists, three rebounds and three steals. Jonathan Kuminga turned in 12 points, 10 rebounds, one assist and one steal.

The Pistons remain on the road and pay a visit to the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night, while the Warriors host the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night.