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There are many contributing factors to the Detroit Pistons having the second-worst defensive rating in the NBA after 17 games, 116.7, and 29th in points per game against, 117.5, according to NBA.com. Poor transition defense and lack of defensive rebounding have been the biggest factors, with the Pistons giving up the 3rd most offensive rebounds

Cade Cunningham is considering surgery on his injured shin that could see him miss an extended period of time in a season that seems to going from bad to worse for the Detroit Pistons. Cunningham has missed Detroit’s previous five games with shin soreness, and according to The Athletic, the shin issue dates back to

The Detroit Pistons’ putrid defense let them down again as the team dropped the second game in LA in as many nights. The Lakers coasted to a 128-121 victory behind Anthony Davis’ 38 points, 16 rebounds and four blocks. Detroit didn’t put up any resistance on the defensive end all night, and wore down even

Many people were not up to witness it, but the Pistons blew a chance at a win over the Clippers last night. It was not a well-played game by either team, but the Pistons had themselves in position to steal a must needed win, but ultimately could not hang with the Clippers down the stretch.

The Detroit Pistons fell 96-91 to the LA Clippers after their offense went dormant in the second half. The defeat means the Pistons have now lost five games in a row and six straight to the LA Clippers. There are some built-in excuses for their latest losses, as they’ve been without Cade Cunningham for a

Detroit will face the Los Angeles Clippers tonight for the first of six straight road encounters along the west coast. The young Pistons will embark on arguably their toughest stretch of the season without the services of Cade Cunningham (shin soreness) and Isaiah Stewart (sprained toe). There’s a chance Cunningham is able to suit up

At the conclusion of the 2021-2022 season, Piston fans felt confident in the progression of Detroit’s Restoration process. A successful rookie campaign from Cade Cunningham headlined a budding core of Saddiq Bey, Isaiah Stewart, Isaiah Livers and Killian Hayes. The only thing missing from this assortment of talent was athletic burst. Enter Jaden Ivey. Although

It was hard to imagine a world in which the Detroit Pistons’ start to the season got any worse. Then Isaiah Stewart injured his toe against the Raptors on Monday. With the team’s best defender and rebounder on the shelf for the next month, it’s not going to be easy for the Pistons to right

As the losses start to pile up for the Detroit Pistons, our focus begins to shift away from team success and toward individual improvements from the young core. After every game, the fan base seeks answers to some common questions. Will Cade Cunningham find his 3-point shooting form? Has Killian Hayes finally found his offensive

The New Orleans Pelicans have not delivered as promised as a young, upstart Western Conference contender this season, primarily because the team’s defense is not really up to snuff. Zion Williamson is listed as questionable tonight with a foot issue, while Memphis’ Ja Morant missed the Grizzlies’ previous game against Washington. Desmond Bane also missed

The Detroit Pistons unveiled a new-look starting lineup Monday against the Toronto Raptors. After sending clear signals beginning in the offseason the team was interested in two big men sharing the floor, any plan were put on hold when Marvin Bagley III suffered a preseason injury. In just Bagley’s second game of the season, the

The Pistons Pulse is brought to you by The Detroit Free Press and is co hosted by Bryce Simon of MotorCityHoops and Omari Sankofa II, Detroit Pistons beat writer for The Detroit Free Press. Omari and I bring you all the Detroit Pistons news, analysis and storylines from week four of the NBA season. We

It didn’t look like a Detroit Pistons game. It didn’t feel like one, either But, in the end, it was another loss, so it was a Pistons game after all. Rocking their new City Edition uniforms — green with black and blue trim to celebrate the famed St. Ceclia Gym in Detroit — and debuting

One of the weirdest ongoing trends in the NBA has been how much the lowly Pistons have dominated the Raptors since hiring Dwane Casey. It probably isn’t all that weird given how things ended with Casey and the Raptors, but the Pistons are looking to win their 7th straight game against the Raptors and 10

Hey everyone! This is Laz Jackson of Detroit Bad Boys, and on this week’s podcast, Ben Gulker and I talk about your 3-11 Detroit Pistons. Ben and I talk about Cade Cunningham’s shin soreness, how Alec Burks and Marvin Bagley’s return affects the Pistons’ starting AND bench units, and Jaden Ivey making strides as a

Cade Cunningham has been ruled out for the Detroit Pistons next four games with shin soreness, the team announced Saturday. He will be re-evaluated in one week, the team announced, but is set to miss games against a contest tonight against the Boston Celtics and games against the Toronto Raptors, LA Clippers and LA Lakers.

After a closely fought road battle with the New York Knicks, the Detroit Pistons play host to the defending Eastern Conference Champion Boston Celtics tonight. Both teams will suit up for the second time in as many nights. Jayson Tatum and company enter the night riding a league best 5-game win streak, eviscerating everybody in

With Cade Cunningham getting the night off to nurse his shin injury, this game was an opportunity for Jaden Ivey to run the show. Dwane Casey opted to start Cory Joseph, although his start was very short-lived as he would pick up his 2nd foul just one minute and six seconds into the game. As

Detroit’s brief two-game road stint continues tonight as the Pistons encounter the New York Knicks on their home floor for the second and final time this season. Both teams enter the night fresh off double-digit drubbings and are looking to secure a victory to restore fan hope. Each franchise will likely be without a key

The Detroit Pistons final alternate jersey for the season designed by rapper Big Sean is an ode to Detroit basketball history with a green color scheme and typeface that recalls the historic St. Cecelia’s gym in Detroit. Big Sean, the team’s creative director of innovation, had long promised a bold jersey design he was working