The Pistons dropped their season opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves, falling apart in the final five minutes. Some could be blamed on rookie mistakes, some on veterans failing to step up. All in all though, it was a competitive, interesting game. More than you’d expect from a team on the rebuild. And it left plenty…
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Key Takeaways From the Pistons’ Preseason Loss to the Knicks
After nine months without Pistons basketball, it almost feels like Christmas. The Pistons have finally returned to the hardwood, losing to the Knicks 90-84 at Little Caesars’ Arena in their first preseason contest. While the outcome was disappointing, it’s always key to remember that it’s the preseason and nothing more. Now is a time for…
It’s a Make or Miss League: Three Observations from Detroit’s Defenseless Defeat to Denver
The Pistons continued their western road trip against one of the league’s best in the Denver Nuggets. The result? About what you’d expect from a lottery team taking on a contender on the road. Despite the loss, the Pistons kept it competitive behind the play of the usual suspects: Derrick Rose, Christian Wood, and… Brandon…
POP On The Clock: THAT’S Why Sekou Isn’t Getting Any Action?!?!
Yeah Dwayne Casey, that’s gotta be the weirdest thing I’ve ever heard a coach say about a rookie. The Pistons are officially in tank mode, and with what was supposed to be a quiet week with two losses and Svitoslav Mykhailiuk made his appearance in the Rising Stars Game, Dwayne Casey decided to drop an…
It’s A Make or Miss League: 3 Observations From the Pistons’ Painful Loss in Orlando
Well, at least it was a fight. Detroit took another loss today in Orlando, defeated by the Orlando Magic in OT, 116-112. Detroit went down big early, but thanks to some heroics from the arc, Detroit was able to make it a close game. Here are three observations from today’s loss. First Observation: Bringing It…
It’s a Make or Miss League: Three Observations from Detroit’s Thrilling Victory Over Phoenix
The Detroit Pistons and Phoenix Suns met for the first time this season in what could be the final contest for a number of players on Detroit’s roster. In a battle of two likely-lottery teams, it was the Pistons who were able to pull out the late victory, 116-108, backed by Andre Drummond – who…
POP On The Clock: A Rough Week For Motown and the NBA
Can the season honestly end already? Welcome back to POP On The Clock, your weekly rewind of all things Pistons. This week was a rough one for the Pistons (this phrase is getting old), as they dropped three games in a four game week. With the trade deadline approaching, time’s running out for this team…
It’s a Make or Miss League: Three Observations from Detroit’s Disappointing Defeat to Brooklyn
The Detroit Pistons and Brooklyn Nets faced off for the third time this season, with a high-scoring contest being the result at the Barclays Center. Efficient offense and lackluster defense was the story of the night, but it Brooklyn who came away with the victory in the end, 125-112. The Nets have now won just…
It’s a Make or Miss League: 3 Observations From the Pistons Depressing Loss to the Cavs
Tonight’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers was a game of little fanfare—the game was being played one day after the passing of NBA Legend Kobe Bryant. The Pistons did their best to honor the fallen great, but yet the game was lackluster. Detroit lost to the Cavaliers 115-100. As we always do here at POP,…
It’s a Make or Miss League: 3 Observations from Detroit’s Blowout Win Over the Kings
On a night when the Detroit Pistons were informed that they would be without their starting center in Andre Drummond, they still proved too much to handle, as they thumped the Sacramento Kings, 127-106. With Derrick Rose showcasing another All-Star level performance and Reggie Jackson making a dramatic return to the court, this game was…
Palace of Pistons 