DETROIT, MI – The Detroit Pistons defeated the Toronto Raptors 113-104 with balanced scoring from the starters. It was their 9th win since they began making trades January 14th shipping out Marin Bagley and Isaiah Livers to the Wizards. Everyone one of the starters scored at least 12 points with Jalen Duren leading the way….
DETROIT, MI – The Detroit Pistons defeated the Charlotte Hornets 114-97 in an entertaining game for the home crowd. Although it was just win number 11 on the season, fans have continued to support. The Pistons rank 19th in the NBA for home attendance, ahead of the Milwaukee Bucks, Phoenix Suns and Houston Rockets. And…
DETROIT, MI – The Detroit Pistons versus the Dallas Mavericks Saturday night was a Woodward Avenue Saturday night vibe. After defeating the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday evening, the fans showed up loud and plentiful to root on the home team. And despite a loss to the Mavs, the fans stayed most of the game cheering…
DETROIT, MI – The Detroit Pistons defeated the Brooklyn Nets 118-112 in what was one of their more complete games of the season. It was also a prototype game of how Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey can work as an elite backcourt. The duo combined for 66 points with Cunningham scoring 32 points with 11…
“Detroit basketball: A house of horrors” One of my many duties as a prep sports writer at The Detroit Free Press was to organize photo shoots for the paper’s All Metro and All City teams. The year was 1986. The Free Press All-Metro team met at University of Detroit’s Calihan Hall to be photographed. During…
DETROIT, MI – The Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic faced off in battle of rebuilds on opposite ends of the spectrum. Many fans have wondered very loudly how the two teams seemingly started off in the same place but have drifted so far apart. The Pistons are trying to stave off setting the franchise low…
DETROIT, MI – Jalen Duren was dominant in the Detroit Pistons 120-104 victory over the now 32-14 Oklahoma City Thunder. And his effort seemed to greatly influence the flow of the entire game. Duren finished with a double double scoring 22 points, and a career high in rebounds (21) and assists (6). And that hustle…
DETROIT, MI – Monte Morris finally made his Detroit Pistons debut against the Charlotte Hornets in a 113-106 win after missing the first 43 games of the season. After a trade in the offseason that brought the Flint, MI native home, injuries have derailed his opportunities to see the court. Though he’s made many contributions…
Detroit, MI – Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey is hitting his stride and proving himself on both ends of the court. And most importantly, head coach Monty Williams has taken notice of his efforts. Over the last fifteen games Ivey has averaged 18.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and five assists with increased effort on the defensive…
The next moves are crucial ones for the struggling Detroit Pistons and general manager Troy Weaver. The “Restore”, which the Pistons have dubbed their current rebuild attempt under weaver, has gone from promising to confusing. Fan sentiment has gone from “trust in Troy” to many wanting him gone even if it further delays the return…