(AP) -- The Detroit Pistons are having a hard time finding bright spots these days.

Greg Monroe might be emerging as one. Monroe, the 6-foot-11 rookie from Georgetown, has played over 30 minutes in each of the last five games. The Pistons have won three of them, which constitutes progress in what's been a dreary season.

Starting with a loss to the Lakers on Jan. 4, Monroe had four straight double-doubles. That streak has been snapped, but Monroe has still scored in double figures in six consecutive games, including 11 points in Saturday night's victory over Sacramento.

Monroe has been in the starting lineup the last three games. Detroit hosts Dallas on Monday.

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