Isiah Thomas has an impressive NBA resume. His storied NBA career with the Detroit Pistons included NBA titles in 1989 and ’90, a Finals MVP, 12 All-Star selections and two All-Star MVP selections, and a spot in the Hall of Fame. After his playing career, Thomas was a coach for the Indiana Pacers, New York
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Editor’s note: This is part of an extended Q&A with Isiah Thomas that will run in Sunday’s online edition. It’s been almost three years since the airing of “The Last Dance,” ESPN’s 10-part documentary retrospective on Michael Jordan’s career, and more than 30 years since the “Bad Boys” Pistons had their memorable series with the
Indianapolis — With two games remaining in a dreadful season full of losses, the Pistons desperately needed to understand what a victory felt like again. The circumstances weren’t ideal as the Pistons were without forwards Isaiah Livers and Eugene Omoruyi, which left them with nine available players against the Indiana Pacers. It appeared as if
We hear from coach Dwane Casey after his Pistons stop their losing streak at 11 games. #DetroitBasketball
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We hear from Killian Hayes after he posts 28 points, 6 assists and 4 rebounds to help his Pistons beat the Pacers on Friday, 122-115. #DetroitBasketball
INDIANAPOLIS — A hot first half allowed the Detroit Pistons to leave Gainbridge Fieldhouse with a win and avoid tying history. The Pistons defeated the Indiana Pacers, 122-115, to snap an 11-game winning streak and improve to 17-64 overall. They will now finish with ony the second-worst record in franchise history, avoiding the franchise-worst mark
The Detroit Pistons won a game! Not a sentence I’ve been able to write since March 13. Tonight, they beat the Indiana Pacers 122-115. In that previous March game, they beat the Indiana Pacers 117-97. They haven’t beat a non-Pacers team since eking out a double overtime win against the Spurs on Feb. 10. Yeah,
The Detroit Pistons Pistons have been victorious in only one game since the All-Star break back in February. Their sole victory came against tonight’s opponent, the Indiana Pacers, on March 13. Like their previous matchup, a host of talented players are expected to be dressed in street clothes this evening. Each team’s first and second
Questions about the future of Dwane Casey as head coach of the Detroit Pistons were inevitable. Casey is coming off a fourth consecutive losing season with the organization. He is entering the final year of his contract. The team is widely reported to be looking toward a major improvement next season. Those questions accelerated when
By the end of the weekend, the Detroit Pistons season will come to a close. For fans, that’s a good and bad thing. Luckily, it means we’re one step closer to the NBA Playoffs — where the NBA shifts into high gear — and the NBA Draft Lottery, where the Pistons’ rebuild will hopefully shift
When Troy Weaver arrived as general manager in Detroit three years ago, he brought a sledgehammer with him. His first two years were defined by the flurry of moves he made to erase the Detroit Pistons of old. Blake Griffin and Derrick Rose are gone, as are their previous cohort of young players. There are
Detroit — There wasn’t the same anticipation level as the season-opener on Oct. 19, but the Pistons’ final home game of the season resulted in a little bit of theatrics and a career-night for RJ Hampton. The Pistons entered the third quarter trailing the Brooklyn Nets by 17, but Hampton exploded for 18 of his