The Detroit Pistons appear solidly in the third spot among the league’s worst records, but if there was ever a game that it would be beneficial to lose, it’s today’s midday tilt against the Indiana Pacers. Courtesy of two consecutive wins, the Pistons are 22-56, two games back from the Orlando Magic and Houston Rockets
Month: April 2022
I have done a few breakdowns this year on what Isaiah Stewart brings, or could bring, on the offensive end for the Detroit Pistons. I did spotlight his defense a bit in a combined look with Killian Hayes. Now, though, it’s time to shine the full light on how good Stew is on the defensive
John Beilein keeps a small, black notebook with “Detroit Pistons” emblazoned on the front. When it’s not in his hand, it’s in his back pocket. Within it are notes from every game the Pistons have played this season. After their loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday, his book only had a couple of blank
From two new cannabis lines by former Detroit Pistons players to a “fast-acting” gummy, Michigan’s marijuana industry continues to grow and evolve as the state’s recreational industry surpasses two full years in existence. The recreational industry saw $128 million in sales in February, according to Michigan’s Marijuana Regulatory Agency, and agency projections for 2022 show recreational
Jerry Green | Special to The Detroit News There were just two of us in the car, two young guys starting out with high ambitions. Dick Vitale had no wheels, so he hitched a ride with an ink-stained wretch. We were headed from Calihan Hall on the University of Detroit campus to Catholic Central High
Steve Kornacki | Special to The Detroit News Detroit — Pistons forward Saddiq Bey showed that he’s capable of becoming more than good this season. He could become great, and that was clearly on display March 17, when he scored 51 points in Orlando. Detroit coach Dwane Casey was asked how that performance affected how Bey
Jerry Green | Special to The Detroit News There were just two of us in the car, two young guys starting out with high ambitions. Dick Vitale had no wheels, so he hitched a ride with an ink-stained wretch. We were headed from Calihan Hall on the University of Detroit campus to Catholic Central High where
It was April 1, but the injury report for the Detroit Pistons‘ road game against the Oklahoma City Thunder was no prank. A total of 17 players for both teams combined sat out with injuries. The Pistons were without Jerami Grant, Marvin Bagley III, Cory Joseph, Kelly Olynyk (rest), Hamidou Diallo, Luka Garza and Chris Smith, and the
Steve Kornacki | Special to The Detroit News Cade Cunningham’s injury finally forced him to the sideline, while Killian Hayes forced his way back into the starting lineup based on his aggressive and efficient play of late. Both started at guard Friday night for the Pistons in a 110-101 win over the Thunder in Oklahoma City,
We hear from coach Dwane Casey after he uses a makeshift lineup to beat the Thunder on Friday. #ItsMillerTime
We hear from Killian Hayes after he scores a career-high 26 in Friday’s victory over the Thunder. #Pistons
Steve Kornacki | Special to The Detroit News Pistons power forward Marvin Bagley, as expected, isn’t playing Friday night in Oklahoma City against the Thunder with a mild left hip flexor strain. “He’ll be day-to-day,” Detroit coach Dwane Casey said prior to the game. “I think we lucked out. It’s just a strain and it was
The Detroit Pistons are about to see what tanking really is all about from the masters of the practice — the Oklahoma City Thunder. Detroit is without Cory Joseph, Marvin Bagley III and Kelly Olynyk. That is in addition to the already absent Jerami Grant and Hamidou Diallo. TheThunder are without … everyone? Check out
Steve Kornacki | Special to The Detroit News Rookie forward Isaiah Livers has become the X-factor for these young and rising Detroit Pistons. The talented squad has displayed plenty of promise, but have come up short late in many fourth quarters. That’s reflected in the 21-56 record they bring into Friday night’s game in Oklahoma City.
Everybody is in agreement that Thursday’s win over the Philadelphia 76ers was fun. The Pistons dominated the 4th quarter against the number four seed in the Eastern Conference standings en route to a surprising win. However, for draft pick positioning purposes, Thursday’s win was a huge loss. The Pistons still sit in the top three
The Detroit Pistons own the NBA’s third-worst record at 21-56. But for six weeks, they’ve been close to average. Since beating the Boston Celtics in the final game before the All-Star Game, the Pistons are 9-12 and have a net rating of minus-0.5 — 17th in the NBA. Of the teams during that span with negative plus-minus ratings,
Steve Kornacki | Special to The Detroit News Detroit — Was this going to be a re-run, NBA style? Pistons rookie guard Cade Cunningham takes on powerful team from the East and ignores whatever might be ailing him to put on a scoring show that . . . falls just short. That’s what happened when he matched
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Steve Kornacki | Special to The Detroit News Detroit – Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer knows a thing or two about campaigning, and had this to say about the Rookie of the Year candidacy of Pistons guard Cade Cunningham: “I think he should be rookie of the year,” said Whitmer. “He’s the all-time scorer for a rookie,
We hear from coach Dwane Casey after his Pistons upend one of the East’s top teams Thursday. #ItsMillerTime