PHOENIX — Dwane Casey often preaches patience with this young Detroit Pistons roster. On Thursday, they faced a team that was where the Pistons currently are not long ago, and saw its patience pay off. During Devin Booker’s rookie season in 2015-16, the Phoenix Suns won 23 games. Twenty-four, 21 and 19-win seasons followed right
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By Steve Kornacki | Special to The Detroit News The Detroit Pistons aren’t in the market for moral victories, but that’s what they got Thursday night against the Suns — who came out on top on the scoreboard, 114-103, in Phoenix. Detroit staged a comeback against the league’s winningest team before running out of offense in the
PHOENIX — The Detroit Pistons faced the NBA’s hottest team on Thursday. The Phoenix Suns marched in riding a 17-game winning streak. They had an opportunity to set a franchise record by beating the Pistons for an 18th straight win. The Pistons couldn’t complete a comeback win after falling behind by 18 midway through the
By Steve Kornacki | Special to The Detroit News Killian Hayes hopes to continue playing through the injured left thumb on his shooting hand. The Pistons point guard was fitted for a splint that allowed him to return for the last two games on the current road trip, and has held up just fine. “His growth is
PHOENIX — Coming into the season, the Detroit Pistons were aware of the possibility they’d have to use Trey Lyles at the center position. Lyles, a career power forward, was aware of it too. He played the five in spurts at previous stops with the Utah Jazz, Denver Nuggets and San Antonio Spurs. It’s not
By Steve Kornacki | Special to The Detroit News Ben Wallace and Chauncey Billups went together like peas and carrots when they played for the Detroit Pistons. The intimidating center and dominating point guard were at the core of the “Goin’ to Work” teams that captured the imaginations of their fans. They were NBA All-Defensive team
Detroit Pistons power forward Isaiah Stewart filed a trademark for “Beef Stew”, a reference to the Stewart-James debacle on Nov. 21. There’s a beef stewing between Isaiah Stewart and LeBron James — at least, that’s the brand Isaiah is building. According to trademark attorney Josh Gerben, the 20-year-old Pistons power forward has filed a trademark
Detroit Pistons (4-16) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (10-11) When: 10 p.m. Tuesday. Where: Moda Center, Portland, Oregon. TV: Bally Sports Detroit. Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1; other radio affiliates). [ Subscribe for $1 to gain access to our best and most exclusive Pistons analysis this season ] Game notes: Not only is this the Pistons’ lone visit to the
PORTLAND, Ore. — Chauncey Billups’ pregame availability on Tuesday doubled as a family reunion. He sat down at the podium, glanced to his right and immediately cracked a joke with Cletus Lewis, the Detroit Pistons‘ vice president of public relations. Billups scanned the media members sitting in front of him and greeted George Blaha, the
PORTLAND — The Portland Trail Blazers had several disadvantages going into Tuesday’s game against the Detroit Pistons. They were without superstar Damian Lillard, and one of their best role players in Norman Powell. They were also coming off of a 22-point loss to the Utah Jazz Monday night. It gave the Pistons, coming off of
By Steve Kornacki | Special to The Detroit News The struggles continued Tuesday night for the Detroit Pistons, whose losing streak reached seven games in a 110-92 loss to the Trail Blazers in Portland. Blazers rookie coach Chauncey Billups, who led Detroit to the 2004 NBA title, got his first win against his former team. Portland might be
Detroit Pistons (4-16) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (10-11) When: 10 p.m. Tuesday. Where: Moda Center, Portland, Oregon. TV: Bally Sports Detroit. Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1; other radio affiliates). [ Subscribe for $1 to gain access to our best and most exclusive Pistons analysis this season ] Game notes: Not only is this the Pistons’ lone visit to the
By Steve Kornacki | Special to The Detroit News Chauncey Billups led the Detroit Pistons to their last NBA title in 2004, had his No. 1 retired by them five years ago, and Tuesday night will go up against his old team as a head coach for the first time with the Trail Blazers in Portland.
PORTLAND, Ore. — The first 20 games for the Detroit Pistons haven’t been pretty. They have 16 losses against a deep NBA, and haven’t seen growth in all of the areas they wished entering the season. It’s the tough reality of fully rebuilding a roster. Young players are unpredictable, and young teams rarely win games
DeMarcus Cousins won’t be asked to play major minutes for the Bucks, according to Eric Nehm of The Athletic. The veteran center can give them 10-15 minutes a game and help lessen the load on Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis, who have been manning the middle while Brook Lopez has been sidelined with a back injury.
By Steve Kornacki | Special to The Detroit News Trey Lyles is draining treys from beyond the arc. The Detroit Pistons’ 6-foot-10 power forward has been playing some center, too, and grabbing big rebounds. He’s been a valuable player coming off the bench since the start of the season, but his role has intensified on the
LOS ANGELES — Killian Hayes‘ sprained left thumb was visibly ailing him. He winced in pain whenever his left hand made contact with a defender. It appeared to be affecting his game. After he played 18 minutes during a Detroit Pistons loss to the Golden State Warriors on Nov. 19, the organization had a decision
LOS ANGELES — Sunday night’s visit to Staples Center to be out of reach early in the second half for the Detroit Pistons. The Los Angeles Lakers took control of the third quarter, using a 16-0 run to help build a 19-point lead at the 3:42 mark. The Pistons rallied back, outscoring the Lakers, 36-27,
By Steve Galluzzo | Special to The Detroit News Los Angeles — Seven days after an altercation between Detroit center Isaiah Stewart and Los Angeles superstar LeBron James resulted in both players being suspended, they were back on the court, facing off in the teams’ second and last regular-season meeting Sunday at Staples Center. Cooler heads prevailed
LOS ANGELES — Sunday night’s visit to Staples Center to be out of reach early in the second half for the Detroit Pistons. The Los Angeles Lakers took control of the third quarter, using a 16-0 run to help build a 19-point lead at the 3:42 mark. The Pistons rallied back, outscoring the Lakers, 36-27,