Griffin scores 45, Thunder beat Pistons 123-110
Paul George had a simple explanation for why the Oklahoma City Thunder pulled away from the Detroit Pistons on Friday night.
Pacers handle Griffin-less Pistons 108-89
DETROIT (AP) - Thaddeus Young scored 21 points, and the Indiana Pacers took advantage of Blake Griffin's absence, beating the Detroit Pistons 108-89 on Wednesday night. Griffin missed a third straight game for the Pistons, who are in the middle of a tight race for the final playoff spots in the Eastern Conference. The star forward has been dealing with left knee soreness.
Pacers use size to pull off big 111-102 win over Pistons
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Myles Turner and Domantas Sabonis gave the Indiana Pacers exactly what they needed Monday night. They fought for position, repeatedly challenged Andre Drummond in the middle and made big play after big play. Indiana's two tallest players combined to score 35 points and grab 18 rebounds, and Turner added five blocks to help the struggling Pacers snap a three-game losing...
Ellington, Griffin lead Pistons past Magic 115-98
Journeyman shooter Wayne Ellington didn't get much attention after he signed a free-agent deal with the Detroit Pistons in early February.
Murray saves Nuggets from collapse in 95-92 win over Pistons
DENVER (AP) - On a positive note, Jamal Murray came through in the clutch for the Denver Nuggets. On a negative one, Murray needed to come through in the clutch after they nearly squandered a 27-point lead. Murray scored 33 points, including six in the final minute, and the Nuggets held off the Detroit Pistons 95-92 on Tuesday night to reach the 50-win mark.
Griffin helps Pistons knock off Bulls 112-104
CHICAGO (AP) - Blake Griffin had bags of ice on each of his knees, and he soaked his feet in a tub of ice water. Andre Drummond also had bags of ice on each knee. Detroit coach Dwane Casey said he was looking for fighters down the stretch, and his two biggest stars answered the call.
Pistons top Raptors 112-107 in OT
DETROIT (AP) - Blake Griffin scored 14 of his 27 points in the first quarter and the Detroit Pistons finished with plays at both ends of the court to beat the Toronto Raptors 112-107 in overtime on Sunday night. Detroit took advantage of Toronto resting star forward Kawhi Leonard less than 48 hours after he made the go-ahead shot in the closing seconds of their win over Portland.
Kennard scores 26, Pistons punish Cavaliers 129-93
CLEVELAND (AP) - Due to an arena-wide computer glitch, there were still several seconds remaining on the scoreboard clock when the officials signaled the game was over. The Pistons ended it much earlier.
Aldridge helps Spurs beat Pistons in return home, 105-93
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Home never felt so good for the San Antonio Spurs. LaMarcus Aldridge scored 24 points, DeMar DeRozan had 17 points and 13 points, and the Spurs returned home after a 25-day absence to beat the Detroit Pistons 105-93 on Wednesday night and snap a three-game skid. "They played desperate and I don't think we did the entire game," Detroit coach Dwane Casey said....
Pistons reach 7th in East, top reeling Heat 119-96
MIAMI (AP) - If there's been an area of concern for Detroit coach Dwane Casey in this playoff push, it's been the play of the Pistons' second unit. The concern was unfounded Saturday. Ish Smith scored 22 points off the bench, fellow backup Langston Galloway added 15 points in the first five minutes of the fourth quarter to almost single-handedly turn a close game into a rout and the...
Pistons survive Blake Griffin's ejection, top Hawks 125-122
ATLANTA (AP) - The Detroit Pistons were upset to see Blake Griffin ejected - especially when they believed their best player didn't deserve the punishment. Even so, the Pistons answered their coach's call to add fuel to their playoff push. Thon Maker sank a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 16.7 seconds remaining and the Pistons overcame Griffin's absence to beat the Atlanta Hawks 125-122...
Griffin enjoying resurgence a year after trade to Pistons
DETROIT (AP) - Blake Griffin doesn't need to jump over any cars to be a hit in the Motor City. A year after arriving in Detroit with his career at a crossroads, a more earthbound Griffin is doing all he can to shake the Pistons out of their decade-long malaise.
Celtics rally in 2nd half to end Pistons' win streak 118-110
BOSTON (AP) - The Boston Celtics haven't played as well as they've expected at times this season. They're hoping the games they've put together over the last six weeks are a sign of better things to come after the All-Star break. Jayson Tatum scored 19 points and Gordon Hayward finished with 18 to help the Celtics hold off the Detroit Pistons 118-110 on Wednesday night.
Pistons sign Ellington, waive Ellenson
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Pistons have signed guard Wayne Ellington and waived 2016 first-round draft pick Henry Ellenson. The Pistons announced the moves Saturday night. The 6-foot-5 Ellington is in his 10th NBA season. He averaged 8.4 points with Miami this season before he was traded to Phoenix and then waived. The Pistons needed outside shooting after trading Reggie Bullock.
WATCH: Stefanski 'we're going for the playoffs' plus Maker talks about joining the Pistons
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) - Ed Stefanski can maintain a sense of humor about the challenges facing the Detroit Pistons. "I wouldn't be here if things were rosy, is the way I look at it," said Stefanski, a senior executive with the Pistons. "And I tell that in our meetings when people want to say, oh, you know, this and that. I said, 'You guys wouldn't be here if things...
Pistons trade Stanley Johnson to Pelicans for Bucks Thon Maker in three-team deal
The Detroit Pistons announced Thursday they have traded forward Stanley Johnson to the New Orleans Pelicans for center Thon Maker of the Milwaukee Bucks which was part of a three-team deal.
Pistons trade Reggie Bullock to Lakers
The Detroit Pistons announced Wednesday they have traded guard/forward Reggie Bullock to the Los Angeles Lakers for rookie forward Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk and a future second-round draft pick.
Griffin scores 29, Pistons hand Knicks 14th straight loss
NEW YORK (AP) - All the roster changes aren't helping the New York Knicks get any wins. Blake Griffin scored 29 points and Andre Drummond finished with 17 points and 16 rebounds as the Detroit Pistons handed the Knicks their 14th straight loss, 105-92 on Tuesday night. New York., featuring a starting lineup with three new players, also lost at home for a franchise-record 15th straight game.
WATCH: Pistons pour it on this time, rout Nuggets 129-103
DETROIT (AP) - For the second straight game, the Detroit Pistons had a big third-quarter lead at home. This time, they kept pouring it on. Andre Drummond scored 14 of his season-high 27 points in the third and the Pistons snapped Denver's six-game winning streak, beating the Nuggets 129-103 on Monday night.
WATCH: Pistons edge short-handed Mavericks 93-89
DETROIT (AP) - Free throws have dogged Andre Drummond throughout his NBA career, so when he stepped to the line with a two-point lead and 3.3 seconds remaining, Detroit's victory was far from certain. Drummond then calmly made both shots to seal the game for the Pistons. "Closing it out with a rebound and getting those two free throws - is huge," Drummond said. "Got the win,...