The Pistons had their worst game of the young season on Friday night, managing just 78 points in Cleveland. On the second night of a back-to-back, they put together their best all-around game of the season, blending good passing and deft shooting in the fourth quarter. The result was a thrilling 127-121 victory over the
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November 13th 2021 at 10:57am CST by Dana Gauruder The Bulls have been subjected to frequent COVID-19 testing since they played the Sixers last week, according to K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. Nikola Vucevic is out at least 10 days after a positive test. The Sixers had several players test positive in recent weeks.
CLEVELAND — Midway through the third quarter, a bad pass from Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham led to a transition dunk for the Cleveland Cavaliers and a 21-point deficit. At that point in the game, the Pistons had more turnovers (17) than made shots (16). That sums up the night the Pistons had on Friday. They
Cleveland — If the Pistons can hold on to the ball, they would exponentially increase their chances of winning a game. When they don’t take care of the ball, they have games like Friday’s performance. For much of the third quarter, the Pistons had more turnovers than field goals. That was enough to spell doom
CLEVELAND — Midway through the third quarter, a bad pass from Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham led to a transition dunk for the Cleveland Cavaliers and a 21-point deficit. At that point in the game, the Pistons had more turnovers (17) than made shots (16). That sums up the night the Pistons had on Friday. They
Cleveland — Judging by the numbers or a cursory glance, Killian Hayes is having a ho-hum season so far. Underneath that analytical epidermis lies a little bit more about how Hayes is developing in his second season and getting more comfortable in the backcourt alongside Cade Cunningham. More than any point in his 26 games
Tim Reynolds | AP Basketball Writer The NBA has raised the level of urgency regarding getting booster shots against the coronavirus, telling players and coaches that it is no longer advisable to wait before receiving the additional dose. The booster shots should be received “as soon as possible, particularly in light of the current coronavirus situation
The Detroit Pistons drafted Cade Cunningham to transform the franchise. The rookie is proving why patience will pay off in the long term. Cade Cunningham is starting to look more like the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft by the day. On Thursday, the Pistons guard put up 20 points in a win
CLEVELAND — It appeared Kelly Olynyk was hitting his stride. The Detroit Pistons center had knocked down seven of his previous 16 3-point attempts, and scored in double-digits in three straight games. But it’ll be a while before he plays his next game. Olynyk, who signed a three-year, $37 million contract this offseason, will miss
Myles Turner led the NBA in blocks per game last season (3.4) and the Pacers‘ defensive rating was about five points better when the big man was on the floor. However, because he appeared in just 47 games and Indiana missed the postseason, he didn’t make an All-Defensive team and didn’t receive any votes for
Cleveland — Injury news is rarely good, and the Pistons have had more of their fair share of injury issues this season. Add one to the list. Veteran center Kelly Olynyk suffered a grade-2 MCL sprain in his left knee in Wednesday’s victory over the Houston Rockets, the team announced Thursday. He’ll be re-evaluated in
The Detroit Pistons announced Thursday night that center Kelly Olynyk suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee during Wednesday’s win over the Rockets in Houston. Olynyk is expected to miss at least six weeks before he’ll be re-evaluated. The 6-foot-11 reserve is averaging 12.5 points and 5.3 rebounds in 10 games this
The Pistons announced that big man Kelly Olynyk suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee Wednesday night against the Rockets. Olynyk will be re-evaluated in six weeks (Twitter link). The Pistons signed Olynyk to a three-year, $37MM contract during free agency. The third year is a team option. He was signed to
Houston — The billboards and commercials were calling for a head-to-head matchup between No. 1 pick Cade Cunningham and No. 2 pick Jalen Green. The coaches and players themselves wanted to focus the attention more on the Pistons versus the Rockets. The Pistons won the game, 112-104, Wednesday night at Toyota Center, and the two
HOUSTON — There wasn’t a singular standout moment for Cade Cunningham on Wednesday. No flashy dunks, no-look assists or intricate dribble moves. Yet, he still had a big impact. With less than five minutes remaining, Cunningham knocked down a 3-pointer to snap a 10-0 Houston Rockets run and give the Detroit Pistons a seven-point lead. He
Houston — The cameras were there, and as much as there could be, the hype was all around a matchup of two one-win teams. The Pistons and Houston Rockets matched up on Wednesday night at Toyota Center and with all the attention surrounding Cade Cunningham and Jalen Green, the performance by Jerami Grant took center
Houston — It was more than just a head-to-head matchup between the top two picks from the NBA draft. In the second half, it turned out to be a breakout game for Jerami Grant, and the marquee matchup between the Pistons’ Cade Cunningham and the Houston Rockets’ Jalen Green took a back seat. Grant carried
HOUSTON — The first matchup between Cade Cunningham and Jalen Green ended exactly how the Detroit Pistons wanted it to — with a mark in the win column. Behind a season-best performance from Jerami Grant, the Pistons defeated the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center, 112-104. The Pistons improved to 2-8 overall. Grant scored 35 points (21
Detroit Pistons general manager Troy Weaver has said: “It’s not a rebuild, it’s a restoring.” That’s all good and well for a team that’s won three NBA titles, but how about the organization’s new G League team, the Motor City Cruise? If the Pistons are a Shelby Mustang GT 500 waiting for a buffer and
Houston — The Pistons and Houston Rockets had the top two picks in the draft, and there was a reason for it with their struggles in the regular season last year. Both teams’ starts to this season have been just a bad, with the Rockets opening 1-9 and the Pistons 1-8 before their much-anticipated matchup on