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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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,...
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,...
WATCH: Hammond with Griffin, Casey & Gores as Pistons lose 115-105 to Bucks
DETROIT (AP) - The Milwaukee Bucks have been unbeatable after a loss. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 21 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds to help the Bucks beat the Detroit Pistons 115-105 on Tuesday night, keeping the distinction of being the league's only team without two straight setbacks.
DETROIT (AP) - The Milwaukee Bucks have been unbeatable after a loss. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 21 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds to help the Bucks beat the Detroit Pistons 115-105 on Tuesday night, keeping the distinction of being the league's only team without two straight setbacks.
Doncic's 32, Kleber's late 3 lift Mavs over Pistons 106-101
DALLAS (AP) - Rookie sensation Luka Doncic's reputation as a scorer keeps growing. So does Maxi Kleber's penchant for blocking shots. Doncic scored 32 points, Kleber hit a crucial 3-pointer after blocking a shot by Blake Griffin and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Detroit Pistons 106-101 on Friday night.
DALLAS (AP) - Rookie sensation Luka Doncic's reputation as a scorer keeps growing. So does Maxi Kleber's penchant for blocking shots. Doncic scored 32 points, Kleber hit a crucial 3-pointer after blocking a shot by Blake Griffin and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Detroit Pistons 106-101 on Friday night.
Griffin scores 37, Pistons hold off Pelicans 98-94
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Blake Griffin got Detroit off to a hot start, but the Pistons still had to scratch out a victory in the final seconds over the Anthony Davis-less Pelicans. It didn't sit well with the All-Star forward.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Blake Griffin got Detroit off to a hot start, but the Pistons still had to scratch out a victory in the final seconds over the Anthony Davis-less Pelicans. It didn't sit well with the All-Star forward.
Wizards' defense steps up in 101-87 victory over Pistons
WASHINGTON (AP) - Exchanging their freewheeling ways for an improved defensive showing, the Washington Wizards looked like an entirely different team in their first game back from London. The Wizards turned in their best defensive performance of the season on Monday in beating the Detroit Pistons 101-87. Even though Blake Griffin put up a game-high 29 points, Detroit's scoring output was...
WASHINGTON (AP) - Exchanging their freewheeling ways for an improved defensive showing, the Washington Wizards looked like an entirely different team in their first game back from London. The Wizards turned in their best defensive performance of the season on Monday in beating the Detroit Pistons 101-87. Even though Blake Griffin put up a game-high 29 points, Detroit's scoring output was...
Hield beats buzzer, lifts Kings to 103-101 win over Pistons
DETROIT (AP) - Buddy Hield beat the buzzer with a winning shot for the first time in his NBA career. Hield made an off-balance, fadeaway 3-pointer just before time expired and scored 35 points in the Sacramento Kings' 103-101 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night. "I'm blessed to say I got one in the NBA at the highest level," he said. "It's a fun. As a...
DETROIT (AP) - Buddy Hield beat the buzzer with a winning shot for the first time in his NBA career. Hield made an off-balance, fadeaway 3-pointer just before time expired and scored 35 points in the Sacramento Kings' 103-101 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night. "I'm blessed to say I got one in the NBA at the highest level," he said. "It's a fun. As a...
Pistons hold on without Drummond, beat Heat 98-93
DETROIT (AP) - Dwane Casey wants the Detroit Pistons to react a little better when they hit a rough stretch. Friday night against Miami was another test. Blake Griffin had 32 points and 11 rebounds, and the Pistons overcame an early exit by injured Andre Drummond to beat the Heat 98-93. Detroit blew a 16-point lead and scored only 12 in the third quarter, but the Pistons rebounded in the fourth...
DETROIT (AP) - Dwane Casey wants the Detroit Pistons to react a little better when they hit a rough stretch. Friday night against Miami was another test. Blake Griffin had 32 points and 11 rebounds, and the Pistons overcame an early exit by injured Andre Drummond to beat the Heat 98-93. Detroit blew a 16-point lead and scored only 12 in the third quarter, but the Pistons rebounded in the fourth...
Pistons' Drummond leaves vs. Heat after being hit in face
DETROIT (AP) - Andre Drummond left Detroit's game against Miami on Friday night with a nasal injury after he was hit in the face by an opponent's arm. James Johnson of the Heat caught Drummond in the face in the first half, and the Detroit big man left after playing only 7:14. Drummond is not expected to return. Ish Smith, a backup point guard for Detroit, also left because of adductor...
DETROIT (AP) - Andre Drummond left Detroit's game against Miami on Friday night with a nasal injury after he was hit in the face by an opponent's arm. James Johnson of the Heat caught Drummond in the face in the first half, and the Detroit big man left after playing only 7:14. Drummond is not expected to return. Ish Smith, a backup point guard for Detroit, also left because of adductor...
Gobert grabs 25 rebounds as Jazz beat Pistons 100-94
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Donovan Mitchell and the Utah Jazz discovered an unusual motivator Monday night. All game long, Mitchell heard a persistent heckler in the Utah crowd. "That loud kid on the sideline. It was really his fault," Mitchell said after scoring 28 points to propel the Jazz to a 100-94 victory over the Detroit Pistons. "I don't know why people like that have to...
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Donovan Mitchell and the Utah Jazz discovered an unusual motivator Monday night. All game long, Mitchell heard a persistent heckler in the Utah crowd. "That loud kid on the sideline. It was really his fault," Mitchell said after scoring 28 points to propel the Jazz to a 100-94 victory over the Detroit Pistons. "I don't know why people like that have to...
Kings defeat Griffin-less Pistons 112-102
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - The Sacramento Kings won the battle behind the 3-point line and never trailed in a victory against the Blake Griffin-less Detroit Pistons. Buddy Hield scored 18 points, Willie Cauley-Stein had 14 points and 14 rebounds, and the Kings went 9-of-22 on 3-pointers in a 112-102 victory Thursday night against the Pistons, who came into the game as the NBA's best team at...
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - The Sacramento Kings won the battle behind the 3-point line and never trailed in a victory against the Blake Griffin-less Detroit Pistons. Buddy Hield scored 18 points, Willie Cauley-Stein had 14 points and 14 rebounds, and the Kings went 9-of-22 on 3-pointers in a 112-102 victory Thursday night against the Pistons, who came into the game as the NBA's best team at...