Tonight the Detroit Pistons (4-5) lost a heartbreaker in overtime to the Miami Heat (4-5), 120-115 and the Pistons have now lost five straight games. For the Pistons, Glen Robinson III had a chance to win the game after Reggie Jackson got him a wide open three-pointer in the corner but he missed the uncontested…
Author: Marty Tallman
Game Preview: Pistons look to end 4-game skid against the Miami Heat
Tonight the Detroit Pistons (4-4) return home to take on the Miami Heat (3-5) at 7pm EST / 4pm PST. The Pistons have now lost four straight games while the Heat have lost their last three. Most NBA analysts believed both teams would make the playoffs in the east so both teams are desperate for…
Game Preview: Pistons aim to hand 76ers first home loss of the year
On Saturday afternoon the Detroit Pistons (4-3) will take on their developing rival in the Philadelphia 76ers (4-4) at the Wells Fargo Center and so far this year Philly is undefeated at home. Tomorrow afternoon.#Pistons. @sixers. 1 p.m. tip from Philadelphia. pic.twitter.com/YDjY5WwlaG — Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) November 2, 2018 The Pistons have now lost three…
Game Preview: Pistons in Brooklyn to battle the Nets on Halloween Night
Tonight the Detroit Pistons (4-2) take on the young Brooklyn Nets (2-5) on the second night of a back-to-back. Back at it tonight in Brooklyn for some Halloween hoops. 7:30 on @FOXSportsDet and @971theticketxyt #DetroitBasketball #ItStartsHere pic.twitter.com/orMCSzjNTB — Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) October 31, 2018 After starting the season 4-0 the Pistons have now lost two…
Game Recap: Kyrie Irving drops 31 as Celtics defeat Pistons 108-105
Tonight the Detroit Pistons (4-2) lost again to the Boston Celtics (5-2) 108-105, as the game ended in a shouting match between Blake Griffin and Ish Smith after a late turnover sealed the Celtics victory. With ten seconds remaining and the score 105-102 Griffin attempted a simple in-bound pass to Smith but Ish had zigged…
Game Preview: Pistons look to redeem themselves in rematch against the Boston Celtics
Tonight the Detroit Pistons (4-1) will rematch the Boston Celtics (4-2) at 7:30pm EST in TD Garden. GAME DAY! We're in Boston tonight for another one with the @celtics 🕗 7:30 pm📺 @FOXSportsDet🎙 @WWJ950📱 https://t.co/8W9t5kMqzu pic.twitter.com/kxQhKO9xH9 — Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) October 30, 2018 On Saturday night the Celtics handed Detroit their first loss of the…
Blake Griffin explodes for 50 points, Pistons defeat 76ers 133-132 in OT
The Detroit Pistons are 3-0 for the first time since 2015-16 after defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 133-132 in overtime. INSTANT. CLASSIC. We're 3-0. Your #Pistons Playback final crafted by @Flagstar. #DetroitBasketball #ItStartsHere pic.twitter.com/tnmrCBYUMG — Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) October 24, 2018 Blake Griffin became the sixth player in Pistons history to score 50 points and he…
Game Recap: Pistons halt late run by Nets, win 103-100 on Opening Night
On Opening Night, the Detroit Pistons (1-0) defeated the Brooklyn Nets (0-1) 103-100. #ItStartsHere with a win! Your #Pistons Playback final crafted by @Flagstar. #DetroitBasketball pic.twitter.com/EVK5JYimwV — Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) October 18, 2018 With the score 101-100 and only 8.5 seconds left in the game, Pistons Langston Galloway forced a turnover on Nets Caris LeVert…
2018-2019 POP Season Preview: A Healthy Blake Griffin Aims to Lead Pistons to Playoffs
Coming into the 2018-19 season Blake Griffin will be the Detroit Pistons’ focal point on offense and is expected to be an All-Star caliber player. In order to get there, Griffin will need to pass more, iso-less, and most importantly, stay healthy. Last year, Griffin played just 25 games in the Motor City, sitting out…
2018-2019 POP Season Preview: Zaza Pachulia Brings a No Nonsense Style to the Pistons
During the offseason, the Detroit Pistons added depth and veteran leadership to the center position when they signed Zaza Pachulia to a one-year deal worth the veteran minimum. Pachulia will play backup center behind Andre Drummond and will have a similar role that Aron Baynes had a few years ago with the Pistons. The 6-11,…