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...
WATCH: Zadina, Bowey, Vanek & Blashill following Saturday's practice
The Detroit Red Wings recalled first-round draft pick Filip Zadina from Grand Rapids of the AHL on Saturday.
The Detroit Red Wings recalled first-round draft pick Filip Zadina from Grand Rapids of the AHL on Saturday.
WATCH: Hammond with Kampe, Norris & Davis following Oakland's 95-75 win over Detroit Mercy
OAKLAND, Mich. (AP) - Xavier Hill-Mais scored 29 points as Oakland rolled past Detroit 95-75 on Saturday. Braden Norris added 23 points for the Golden Grizzlies. Hill-Mais made 13 of 17 shots. He added seven rebounds and three blocks. Norris also had 10 assists for the Golden Grizzlies. Jaevin Cumberland had 14 points for Oakland (13-16, 9-7 Horizon League). Brad Brechting added 11 points, 12...
OAKLAND, Mich. (AP) - Xavier Hill-Mais scored 29 points as Oakland rolled past Detroit 95-75 on Saturday. Braden Norris added 23 points for the Golden Grizzlies. Hill-Mais made 13 of 17 shots. He added seven rebounds and three blocks. Norris also had 10 assists for the Golden Grizzlies. Jaevin Cumberland had 14 points for Oakland (13-16, 9-7 Horizon League). Brad Brechting added 11 points, 12...
WATCH: Blashill, Larkin, Kronwall & Bertuzzi following 3-2 loss to the Wild
DETROIT (AP) - Minnesota coach Bruce Boudreau was asked about this upcoming stretch, when the Wild will face some of the top teams in the NHL. "We playing anybody any good?" he joked.
DETROIT (AP) - Minnesota coach Bruce Boudreau was asked about this upcoming stretch, when the Wild will face some of the top teams in the NHL. "We playing anybody any good?" he joked.
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...
WATCH: Red Wings trade defenseman Nick Jensen
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - The Washington Capitals upgraded their blue line Friday by acquiring defenseman Nick Jensen from the Detroit Red Wings. Washington sent a 2020 second-round pick and defenseman Madison Bowey to Detroit for Jensen and a 2019 fifth-round pick. The Capitals then signed the pending unrestricted free agent to a $10 million, four-year extension that carries a $2.5 million...
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - The Washington Capitals upgraded their blue line Friday by acquiring defenseman Nick Jensen from the Detroit Red Wings. Washington sent a 2020 second-round pick and defenseman Madison Bowey to Detroit for Jensen and a 2019 fifth-round pick. The Capitals then signed the pending unrestricted free agent to a $10 million, four-year extension that carries a $2.5 million...
WATCH: Hammond with Kampe, Davis, A. Davis & Norris to preview Metro Series
Detroit (10-17, 7-8) vs.
Detroit (10-17, 7-8) vs.
WATCH: Michigan & MSU prepare for Sunday's big game
Michigan coach John Beilein, shaking off the effects of anesthesia, looked at his phone for the first time a few days after having double-bypass heart surgery last summer.
Michigan coach John Beilein, shaking off the effects of anesthesia, looked at his phone for the first time a few days after having double-bypass heart surgery last summer.
Poole has 22 points, No. 7 Michigan beats Minnesota 69-60
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - If there's a weakness for these Michigan Wolverines to be worried about, it's lurking behind the 3-point line. Jordan Poole and Jon Teske swished aside the concern for at least one night. Poole scored 22 points to lead a long-range shooting spree by seventh-ranked Michigan, and the Wolverines beat Minnesota 69-60 on Thursday to set up a much-anticipated matchup this...
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - If there's a weakness for these Michigan Wolverines to be worried about, it's lurking behind the 3-point line. Jordan Poole and Jon Teske swished aside the concern for at least one night. Poole scored 22 points to lead a long-range shooting spree by seventh-ranked Michigan, and the Wolverines beat Minnesota 69-60 on Thursday to set up a much-anticipated matchup this...
Source: Harrison has 1-year agreement with Tigers
DETROIT (AP) - Free agent Josh Harrison has agreed to a one-year deal with the Detroit Tigers, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the deal was still subject to a successful physical. The 31-year-old Harrison spent his first eight major league seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He's played second base, third...
DETROIT (AP) - Free agent Josh Harrison has agreed to a one-year deal with the Detroit Tigers, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the deal was still subject to a successful physical. The 31-year-old Harrison spent his first eight major league seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He's played second base, third...
WATCH: Woodriffe with Larkin, Blashill & AA after 5-4 OT loss to Blackhawks
DETROIT (AP) - There was plenty of space for Erik Gustafsson to shoot the puck himself, but with Patrick Kane alone to the right of the net, his decision was obvious. "He's a pretty good goal scorer, so I gave it to him," Gustafsson said.
DETROIT (AP) - There was plenty of space for Erik Gustafsson to shoot the puck himself, but with Patrick Kane alone to the right of the net, his decision was obvious. "He's a pretty good goal scorer, so I gave it to him," Gustafsson said.
WATCH: Izzo, Winston, Tillman & McQuaid after 71-60 win over Rutgers
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Cassius Winston scored 28 points and Xavier Tillman had a career-high 19 points and 10 rebounds, helping No. 10 Michigan State beat Rutgers 71-60 Wednesday night. The Spartans (22-5, 13-3 Big Ten) moved a half-game ahead of No. 7 Michigan and No. 15 Purdue in the Big Ten standings. The Scarlet Knights (12-14, 5-11) have lost five of their past six games.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Cassius Winston scored 28 points and Xavier Tillman had a career-high 19 points and 10 rebounds, helping No. 10 Michigan State beat Rutgers 71-60 Wednesday night. The Spartans (22-5, 13-3 Big Ten) moved a half-game ahead of No. 7 Michigan and No. 15 Purdue in the Big Ten standings. The Scarlet Knights (12-14, 5-11) have lost five of their past six games.