The Detroit Pistons aren’t going anywhere this season, that we know. Lose, develop, and lose some more – that’s the motto for the final stretch of games. But there’s always something else to play for, and with this team, it might be some seasonal awards. It’s fair to wonder whether any member of this team
With less than four minutes remaining in Thursday’s game, Isaiah Stewart knocked down a 3-pointer to give the Detroit Pistons a 99-98 lead. On the other end of the floor, Stewart fouled Tim Hardaway Jr. on a corner 3-point attempt after the rookie big man recovered from falling out of bounds. Hardaway made all three
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Detroit — One of these days, Luka Doncic will play in Detroit. Maybe by that time, the Pistons will have their own Luka-like talent to lean on. Doncic sat out with an injury Thursday, but the result still worked out favorably for both franchises. The 115-105 Dallas victory helped keep the Mavericks out of play-in position and
Pistons head coach Dwane Casey addresses the media after Detroit suffers a loss to one of the better teams in the league, the Dallas Mavericks. #ItsMillerTime
Let’s hear from Saddiq Bey after tonight’s match against the Mavs. #DetroitUp
Isaiah Stewart speaks with the media following tonight’s game against the Dallas Mavericks. #DetroitUp
The Detroit Pistons caught a break going into Thursday’s game, when Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic was a late scratch with an elbow injury. They caught a second break late in the third quarter, when Kristaps Porzingis exited the game with a sore knee. It wasn’t quite enough, largely because of former Michigan basketball standout
It was a “hold your breath” game for tank advocates, but the young Detroit Pistons made a bunch of predictable errors with the game on the line and a lineup full of youth, and the Dallas Mavericks took advantage for a 115-105 win. Dallas came to Little Caesars Arena in a classic late-season game where
Detroit — One of these days, Luka Doncic will play in Detroit. Maybe by that time, the Pistons will have their own Luka-like talent to lean on. Doncic sat out with an injury Thursday, but the result still worked out favorably for both franchises. The 115-105 Dallas victory helped keep the Mavericks out of play-in position and
April 29th 2021 at 5:32pm CST by Alex Kirschenbaum At 19-43, the Pistons currently are tied with the Magic for the third-best lottery odds in the NBA. James L. Edwards III of The Athletic wonders if Detroit is willing to go all-in on playing youngsters – including projects like Deividas Sirvydis – over veterans in its
Game Vitals: When: Thursday, April 29, 7 p.m. ESTWhere: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MichiganWatch: Bally Sports Detroit / NBA League PassOdds: Pistons +8.5 Projected Lineups: Detroit Pistons (19-43):Killian Hayes, Josh Jackson, Saddiq Bey, Sekou Doumbouya, Isaiah Stewart Dallas Mavericks (34-27):Trey Burke, Josh Richardson, Dwight Powell, Maxi Kleber, Kristaps Porzingis Pregame Reading: No Luka Doncic (or
This weekend, the Detroit Pistons will get involved in the effort to vaccinate Detroiters. The Pistons will partner Saturday with the City of Detroit to host a Family Vaccination Day at the Henry Ford Pistons Performance Center (6201 2nd Ave.) from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Vaccine appointments can be made by calling 313-230-0505. More: Detroit
It’s been a weird season for the Dallas Mavericks. They’ve battled injuries, inconsistency and outside criticism throughout the year, yet they currently sit in the sixth spot out west with a 34-27 record. They’ve shaken off their early struggles and appear determined to do everything they can to avoid playing in the dreaded play-in tournament.
The days of aging, mediocre athletes with average skills playing to a subpar record seems to be gone for the Detroit Pistons. This Pistons team is losing plenty, but using a roster full of young players who possess enough athleticism, skills and upside that they could reasonably develop into crucial contributors on a contending team.
The Detroit Pistons have just 10 games remaining in the 2020-21 season. Despite the 19-44 record, it could remembered as a successful season five years down the road. All four of their rookies — Killian Hayes, Saddiq Bey, Isaiah Stewart and Saben Lee — have shown promise. Jerami Grant received All-Star consideration. And the franchise
The Hornets will see if LaMelo Ball and Malik Monk are ready for game action during their off days Thursday and Friday, according to Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer. Ball had surgery March 23 on his fractured right wrist, while Monk has been sidelined since April 1 with a sprained ankle. Both players will take
The slog through the season has reached the final stretch, and in the Pistons’ final 10 games, it won’t just be about rolling over and giving up. There’s still more that can be gleaned from these games, and coach Dwane Casey are looking to have a strong finish — win or lose. Casey has mixed
The Pistons are partnering with the city of Detroit for a unique community event to encourage people to get COVID-19 vaccinations. The event will take place Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Pistons’ practice facility in midtown Detroit and will include free food, giveaways and appearances by former Pistons Rick Mahorn and Earl