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Detroit — Jalen Duren caught the ball about 12 feet from the basket and comfortably turned around before nailing a fadeaway jumper. It was a shot that Duren might not have taken earlier in the season, but the Pistons’ rookie center is showing more versatility in his offensive game as he gains more comfort in

The first half of the Pistons’ season has been a disappointment if you’re purely looking at the record. The team stands at 12-36, which is the second-worst in the Eastern Conference and the third-worst record in the NBA. That outcome is due to the combination of injury woes, poor defense, mental collapses — and, quite

The Pistons were long overdue for some payback against the Chicago Bulls. The franchise had lost 12 consecutive games to the Bulls over the last three seasons, ahead of Thursday’s international showdown in Paris, France. However, even more than 4,000 miles across the world, the outcome was the same. Detroit’s payback will have to wait

The Pistons were long overdue for some payback against the Chicago Bulls. The franchise had lost 12 consecutive games to the Bulls over the last three seasons, ahead of Thursday’s international showdown in Paris, France. However, even more than 4,000 miles across the world, the outcome was the same. Detroit’s payback will have to wait

Chris Ford, a member of the Detroit Pistons’ top 50 players of all-time who later made the first 3-pointer in NBA history, has died. Ford, who reportedly recently suffered a heart attack, died Tuesday. He was 74. Ford was the 17th overall pick by the Pistons in the 1972 NBA Draft out of Villanova, and

The Pistons posed for a team picture on Tuesday, two days ahead of their next “home” game, which will be played nearly 4,000 miles away from Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Behind the group stood the Eiffel Tower, one of the most recognizable historical landmarks in the world. It’s the premier destination for tourists in

Detroit — The Pistons had just one game standing between them and their trip to France, so it was imperative to remain focused for the task at hand on Sunday before shifting their focus toward Paris. The New York Knicks were on the docket for an early game at Little Caesars Arena. Detroit entered the

Detroit — The Pistons were able to use their small lineup to their advantage on Wednesday night against Rudy Gobert and the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, Pistons coach Dwane Casey knew that strategy would be a challenge against Jonas Valanciunas and the New Orleans Pelicans. Without Jalen Duren, Isaiah Stewart and Marvin Bagley III, the Pistons

Detroit — The Pistons were able to use their small lineup to their advantage on Wednesday night against Rudy Gobert and the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, Pistons coach Dwane Casey knew that strategy would be a challenge against Jonas Valanciunas and the New Orleans Pelicans. Without Jalen Duren, Isaiah Stewart and Marvin Bagley III, the Pistons

Detroit —  When the Pistons needed Nerlens Noel the most, the veteran big man proved he still had plenty left in the tank to anchor a defense. Noel’s interior defense in the third quarter of Wednesday’s blowout win over the Timberwolves ignited several fast breaks, which was new territory for the Pistons. It allowed them

Detroit − Nerlens Noel rejected a shot by Taurean Prince that sparked a Pistons fast break, which set up a fast break led by Bojan Bogdanovic. Bogdanovic found Jaden Ivey inside the paint and the Pistons’ rookie dished a clean pass to a trailing Saddiq Bey for a two-handed dunk as he was fouled by

With three starters out of the Pistons’ lineup, there was little intrigue in the result of Tuesday’s rematch against the Philadelphia 76ers, and more so on how Detroit’s brand new starting lineup and rotations would operate. The Pistons were short-handed more than usual due to injuries to Bojan Bogdanovic (right calf soreness, Jalen Duren (right

Detroit — It’s the midway point of the Pistons’ season and while the team appears destined for another lottery pick, Pistons coach Dwane Casey and the rest of the coaching staff just want to see some consistency before next week’s trip to Paris. The short-term doesn’t look too good. Their best scorer, Bojan Bogdanovic, is

Detroit — As soon as Hamidou Diallo enters the game for the Pistons, it’s almost like a seismic shift occurs. The energy Diallo plays with becomes contagious and it carries over to his teammates, no matter who is on the floor at that time. Diallo totaled 12 points, seven rebounds, two assists and two steals