Watch: Irving scores 45 points, Nets outlast Pistons 121-111 in OT

Detroit - Kyrie Irving scored 17 of his 45 points in the third quarter to overcome a double-digit deficit and the Brooklyn Nets went on to beat the Detroit Pistons 121-111 in overtime Saturday night.

The franchises are among many sub-.500 teams in the Eastern Conference, likely vying for the last two spots in the playoffs.

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Andre Drummond and Dwane Casey talk about the tough night they had defending Nets guard Kyrie Irving who scored a game high 45 points in Brooklyn's 121-111 overtime win over the Pistons.

Irving made free throws early in the extra period to put Brooklyn ahead and end a five-game losing streak.

The Nets went ahead 106-104 with 38.4 seconds left in regulation when Andre Drummond was called for goaltending. Derrick Rose had an unforced turnover on the ensuing possession, then made up for it with a tying layup with 1.9 seconds left.

Irving missed a 3-pointer just before the buzzer, sending it to overtime.

Rose had 27 points for Detroit, scoring more than 20 for the 12th straight game to extend his career high.

Brooklyn's Jarrett Allen finished with 20 points and 15 rebounds.