Lebron Scores Career-High 43 in Victory Over Detroit

Lebron James scored a caeer-high 43 points in a 92-76 victory over the Detroit Pistons.

James was 15 of 22 from the floor and 11 of 12 from the free throw line, in 38 minutes of play.

Rip Hamilton led Detroit with 28 points. The Pistons were without suspended center Ben Wallace and coach Larry Brown, who didn't travel with the team due to problems with his hip.

The Pistons are sorely missing their defensive leader Ben Wallace, losing for the second consecutive night. Antonio McDyess picked up some of the slack, grabbing an amazing 14 rebounds in just 30 minutes of play.

Lebron James was the story though in this game. He is exceeding all expectations so far this year, as he has become one of the league's most productive players.

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Rasheed Wallace Ejected, Fears He Now Has A 'Target'

On Tuesday night in Charlotte, the Pistons were fighting back from a 21-point deficit in the fourth quarter and had forced another turnover, but inexplicably threw the ball away at the other end.

Rasheed Wallace, flung his headband across the court, in a sign of frustration.

Referee Tony Brothers gave Wallace a technical foul, and within two minutes, Wallace and Coach Gar Heard had been ejected by Brothers.

"They are saying now when you throw stuff toward the stands, it's a tech," Wallace said. "I questioned the man, since when? And he said it's always been like that.

"Of course, I know it hasn't been for the simple fact that Ben (Wallace) has done it a couple of times and I've done it a couple of times, and it wasn't called. I guess it stems from the stuff from the other day."

Except Wallace's headband landed in front of an auxiliary press table, not close to any fans.

With Ron Artest suspended for the rest of the season, Wallace feels as if now he might be Public Enemy No. 1 with officials, even though the former Tar Heel did so much on Friday night to keep all incidents from escalating.

Wallace fouled out of the game Sunday, even though the Pistons had only eight players, and he was tossed out Tuesday.

"With Artest out, I'm on the black list now," Wallace said. "I got the target back on my back. There was some crazy stuff going on out there. People think it's just me complaining, but Coach Gar was complaining, LB (Larry Brown) has complained, everybody is complaining. It's not just me, so maybe something really is wrong."

Heard, who received two quick technicals from Brothers and was ejected for picking up Wallace's argument, didn't want to comment.

"It will cost me a lot of money if I say something," he said.

Assistant Dave Hanners finished the game as head coach.

Wallace, who was calm throughout his postgame comments, believes things will turn around.

"I will have the last laugh," he said, "in June."

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Detroit Loses and Indiana Wins, As Teams Play With Depleted Rosters

In both teams second games following the melee on Friday night, the Detroit Pistons lost to the Charlotte Bobcats and the Indiana Pacers defeated the Boston Celtics.

Charlotte played the Pistons tough on Sunday night, in the first game of a home and home, but ultimately were defeated in double overtime. On Tuesday, the Bobcats got the better of the Pistons, winning 91-89.

The Pistons were missing Ben Wallace for a second consecutive game due to his suspension.

Emeka Okafor scored 22 points for the Bobcats.

Indiana defeated the Celtics 106-96. Jamaal Tinsley led all scorers with 29 points. The Pacers must tread water for the 25 games Jermaine O'Neal will be suspended, attempting to stay above .500 in his and Stephen Jackson's absence.

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