Rod Beard | The Detroit News One thing about the Pistons as they slog through the early part of this season is that they haven’t had bad lopsided games. Wins or losses. The largest margin of victory was 15 points through the first 19 games. That is, until Saturday night. The Pistons started their five-game
Rod Beard | The Detroit News The Pistons started their five-game western trip with a dud Saturday. After their biggest win of the season, the Pistons followed with their worst loss, dropping a 118-91 decision to the Golden State Warriors. Here are some observations from the Pistons’ loss: ►Slow start: The Pistons have had their
We hear from one of the few bright spots for the Pistons on Saturday, Josh Jackson, who comes off the bench to score 17. #DetroitBasketball
We hear from coach Dwane Casey following the Pistons’ 118-91 loss to the Warriors. #ItsMillerTime
Omari Sankofa II | Detroit Free Press After two 15-point wins over playoff contenders — the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday, and the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday — in three games, it appeared the Detroit Pistons were hitting their stride entering Saturday’s road game against the Golden State Warriors. Or not. The Warriors handed the Pistons their worst
Kirkland Crawford | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption How were Detroit Pistons able to slow down LeBron James, beat Lakers? Dwane Casey on how were the Detroit Pistons able to slow down LeBron James and beat LA Lakers on Jan. 28, 2021. Detroit Free Press Detroit Pistons (5-14) vs. Golden State Warriors (10-9) When: 10
Throughout the season, Hoops Rumors takes a closer look at players who will be free agents or could become free agents this off-season. We examine if their stock is rising or falling due to performance and other factors. This week, we take a look at players from the Central Division: Wayne Ellington, Pistons, 33, SG
Rod Beard | The Detroit News Show Caption Hide Caption Pistons’ Blake Griffin: ‘Proud of the way we played’ Blake Griffin had his best game of the season with 14 of his 23 points in the second half of Thursday’s 107-92 win vs. the Lakers. The Detroit News Detroit — Every year, the pundits try
Omari Sankofa II | Detroit Free Press Editor’s note: Our Reddit AMA was Thursday afternoon. Read the chat here. We’re 18 games into the Detroit Pistons‘ 2020-21 season, and though their 4-14 record is among the NBA’s worst, they’ve been entertaining with signs of hope. The Pistons finally admitted they needed a rebuild, and after a wild offseason
The NBA is facing competitive fairness issues stemming from pandemic-related disruptions to the schedule, writes Jeff Zillgitt of USA Today. The league has postponed 22 games through the first five weeks of the season, and the effects of health and safety protocols are showing up in the standings. The Wizards are the most obvious example,
Omari Sankofa II | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption How were Detroit Pistons able to slow down LeBron James, beat Lakers? Dwane Casey on how were the Detroit Pistons able to slow down LeBron James and beat LA Lakers on Jan. 28, 2021. Detroit Free Press On Monday, the Detroit Pistons picked up
Rod Beard | The Detroit News Show Caption Hide Caption Pistons’ Blake Griffin: ‘Proud of the way we played’ Blake Griffin had his best game of the season with 14 of his 23 points in the second half of Thursday’s 107-92 win vs. the Lakers. The Detroit News Detroit — No matter the records, it’s
Rod Beard | The Detroit News The defending champions against the team with one of the worst records in the league. On paper, it didn’t seem to be much of a contest, but the Pistons proved that things are more than just what’s on paper. The Pistons got another signature win in their difficult season,
We hear from Mason Plumlee after he chips in with 17 points and 10 rebounds Thursday night. #DetroitBasketball
We hear from Blake Griffin after a solid effort against the Lakers: 23 points (five 3-pointers), six assists and three rebounds. #DetroitBasketball
We hear from coach Dwane Casey after his Pistons defeat LeBron James and the Lakers 107-92. #ItsMillerTime
Omari Sankofa II | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Derrick Rose on how Detroit Pistons turnovers were key in loss to Cavs Detroit Pistons’ Derrick Rose talks Jan. 27, 2021, about how the struggle with turnovers was particularly advantageous for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Detroit Pistons Thanks to a strong performance by Blake Griffin,
The NBA has announced several adjustments to its upcoming February schedule, JD Shaw of Hoops Rumors tweets. Four games will be moved up in the NBA’s schedule. The start times of 16 games have been affected thus far, to accommodate for same-day RT-PCR molecular test results for the novel coronavirus. The Celtics–Raptors game initially penciled
Mickey York and Tim McCormick talk about how Jerami Grant compares to some of the best Pistons forwards of all time while Johnny Kane talks to head coach Dwane Casey about how to guard the King, LeBron James. #DetroitUp
Mickey York, Tim McCormick and Johnny Kane get you set for Pistons-Lakers on Pistons LIVE! See how Wayne Ellington is honoring his former teammate, the late Kobe Bryant, this season. #DetroitUp