Detroit — A couple Pistons used Thursday’s second half of a back-to-back for a bounceback. After combining to go scoreless in 44 minutes on Wednesday, Josh Jackson and Saddiq Bey combined for 42 points in a 120-91 victory over the Washington Wizards. Jackson had a season-high 31 points on 13 of 21 shooting, knocking down four
The Detroit Pistons won their 14th game of the season in blowout fashion over the Washington Wizards, 120-91. It figured to be an uphill climb without Bradley Beal in the lineup for the Wizards. He’s one of the best shooting guards in the world, scoring over 30 a game with five rebounds and nearly five
Behind a bounce-back — and season-best — performance from Josh Jackson, the Detroit Pistons got off to a strong start Thursday and picked up their second win in three games. The Pistons (14-34) defeated the Washington Wizards at Little Caesars Arena, 120-91. Jackson finished with a season-high 31 points (on 13-for-21 shooting and 4-for-7 shooting from
Detroit — Blake and Bruce against Andre and Keef. Or against Reggie and Luke. It’s a very real possibility that a handful of Pistons from last season will figure heavily into the NBA’s championship picture. With Andre Drummond joining the Los Angeles Lakers and debuting Wednesday for the defending champions, that makes six Pistons from last year
During his three seasons at Vanderbilt, Saben Lee become famous – well, at least among draft geeks who keep a close enough eye on the NCAA to scout potential undrafted free agents – for attacking the paint at will, slicing defenses into pieces with his athleticism, a stunning dribble and handsome footwork. His insane, for
The Detroit Pistons staged a furious comeback from 30 points down in the third quarter to get within four Saturday against the Washington Wizards, but eventually ran out of gas down the stretch. Tonight, they look to avoid the huge early deficit altogether and exact a bit of revenge against the Wizards. For the second
In his three games played with the Detroit Pistons, Hamidou Diallo has drawn strong praise from teammates and his coaching staff. And it has been well-earned, as his 19-point, seven-rebound performance in 26 minutes on Wednesday further established him as an impact rotation player for the Pistons. After recovering from a groin injury, he has quickly
Detroit — The Portland Trail Blazers are looking like one of the top contenders in the Western Conference. With a new addition, they look to be primed for another playoff run. For much of the first three quarters against the Pistons, they looked like world-beaters, especially from beyond the arc. They needed a fourth-quarter surge
Though the Blazers pulled away from Detroit, Mason Plumlee’s 18 points helped keep the Pistons in this one. He addresses the media postgame. #DetroitUp
Pistons head coach Dwane Casey reflects on his team’s effort against the Portland Trailblazers. #ItsMillerTime
The Detroit Pistons couldn’t keep up with the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, falling to the Western Conference contender at Little Caesars Arena, 124-101. The difference for the Blazers came at the 3-point line and the free throw line. They made 16 of their 30 3-point attempts and 24 of their 26 shots at the
Detroit — The Portland Trail Blazers are looking like one of the top contenders in the Western Conference. With a new addition, they look to be primed for another playoff run. For much of the first three quarters against the Pistons, they looked like world-beaters, especially from beyond the arc. They needed a fourth-quarter surge
Detroit Pistons (13-33) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (28-18) When: 7 p.m. Wednesday. Where: Little Caesars Arena TV: Fox Sports Detroit. Radio: 97.1 FM (Pistons radio affiliates). How to bet: Place legal, online bets at BetMGM Sportsbook. LEARNING FROM DAD: How Detroit Pistons rookie Saben Lee got basketball passion from his NFL dad Game notes: The Pistons are coming off a victory over
Detroit — Sometimes, it’s hard enough as a young player to get on a team and to learn the system during a season, with all the things going on. It’s even more difficult for Pistons forward Tyler Cook, who is on a 10-day contract and is trying to make his way toward a longer tryout
So, turns out those good vibes from the win over the Toronto Raptors this week were short-lived? For a half, the Detroit Pistons looked like a team capable of beating the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night. However, a 36-point quarter by Portland out of the half put the Pistons in a hole that they
After undergoing surgery on his left lateral meniscus in February, Pistons reserve center Jahlil Okafor practiced with Detroit yesterday, per James Edwards III of The Athletic (Twitter link). Pistons head coach Dwane Casey noted that he expects Okafor to be suited up and back on the court for Detroit within the next few days. Okafor’s
Coming off one of their best games in weeks, the Detroit Pistons are primed for a reality check against the Portland Trail Blazers. With the No. 10 scoring defense in the NBA, the Pistons continue to be this season’s feisty group that can beat anyone… and lose to anyone. Portland and its backcourt triplets of
While all the talk in the Western Conference has centered on the struggling Los Angeles Lakers, the Portland Trail Blazers have sneakily kept on doing what they do best — stacked up wins. Portland has won 10 of 14 games, and currently sit just a game and a half back from the fourth seed in
Inside The Cylinder is back following the trade deadline! In this episode, Matt and I discuss the trade that sent Delon Wright to the Sacramento Kings for Cory Joseph and two second-round picks. Was it a good trade, bad trade, or just ….ya know, a trade? Also, we share our thoughts on why we weren’t
Starting on the Thursday, the Tigers’ Opening Day, you may start seeing a large golf cart driving 25 mph in the streets of downtown. GEST Carts, a golf cart service, will take you where you need to go in and around downtown Detroit — for free. The company is a franchise that is already up and running in Cincinnati and Chicago.