Malik Beasley scores 23 and Pistons win 5th straight, 113-98 over Nets
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Malik Beasley scores 23 and Pistons win 5th straight, 113-98 over Nets

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Malik Beasley scored 23 points, Cade Cunningham had 13 points, five assists and five rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons won their fifth straight game, 113-98 over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night. Detroit’s bench outscored Brooklyn’s 50-20, led by reserves Simone Fontecchio with 17 points and Marcus Sasser, who added 15 points. Brooklyn: The Nets were missing six rotation players, including their top three scorers in Cam Johnson, Cam Thomas and D’Angelo Russell, and second- and third-leading rebounders in Day’Ron Sharpe and Ben Simmons. Key moment Trailing by 13, midway through the third quarter, Brooklyn went on a 7-0 run that cut Detroit’s lead to 70-64 with 5:37 left.

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Lillard scores 26 points, Antetokounmpo adds 25 points and 16 rebounds as Bucks beat Spurs 121-105
17 hours, 39 minutes ago

Lillard scores 26 points, Antetokounmpo adds 25 points and 16 rebounds as Bucks beat Spurs 121-105

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Damian Lillard had 26 points and eight assists, Giannis Antetokounmpo had 25 points, 16 rebounds and eight assists, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the San Antonio Spurs 121-105 on Wednesday night. Brook Lopez scored 22 points, including 17 in the first half, and AJ Green and Gary Trent each added 14 as the Bucks won their second consecutive …

Darius Garland scores 25 points, NBA-leading Cavaliers beat Hornets 115-105 for 10th straight win
3 days, 21 hours ago

Darius Garland scores 25 points, NBA-leading Cavaliers beat Hornets 115-105 for 10th straight win

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Darius Garland scored 25 points, Jarrett Allen had 19 points and 11 rebounds, and the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Charlotte Hornets 115-105 on Sunday night to extend their winning streak to 10. Donovan Mitchell had 17 of his 19 points in the second half and Evan Mobley added 17 for Cleveland, which won for the 18th time …

Cunningham scores a season-high 40 and Pistons win 3rd straight, 119-105 over Timberwolves
4 days, 20 hours ago

Cunningham scores a season-high 40 and Pistons win 3rd straight, 119-105 over Timberwolves

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Cade Cunningham scored a season-high 40 points and the Detroit Pistons overcame Anthony Edwards’ career-high 53 points to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 119-105 on Saturday night. Cunningham, who also had nine assists, set his previous season high of 35 points against Milwaukee on Nov. 13. Edwards’ previous career high was 51 points against Washington on April 9 last …

Jokic has 37, Murray scores 34 and Nuggets beat Pistons, 134-121
1 week, 4 days ago

Jokic has 37, Murray scores 34 and Nuggets beat Pistons, 134-121

Associated Press  

DENVER — Nikola Jokic had 37 points, Jamal Murray scored 21 of his 34 points in a decisive third period, and the Denver Nuggets survived Detroit’s fourth-quarter rally to beat the Pistons 134-121 on Saturday night. Michael Porter Jr. finished with 26 points for Denver, which used an 18-4 run to take the lead for good at halftime and then …

NBA roundup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City Thunder to eighth straight win
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

NBA roundup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City Thunder to eighth straight win

The Hindu  

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander overcame a slow start to score 41 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder powered to a 123-105 home win over the Washington Wizards on Monday. James Harden added 21 points, nine assists and eight rebounds for Los Angeles, which won for the third time in four games. Donovan Mitchell added 22 points, Evan Mobley scored 22 with 10 …

Pistons overcome LeBron’s triple-double, beat Lakers 117-114 to sweep their season series
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Pistons overcome LeBron’s triple-double, beat Lakers 117-114 to sweep their season series

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Malik Beasley scored 21 points, Cade Cunningham had 20 points and 10 assists, and the Detroit Pistons held off the Los Angeles Lakers 117-114 Monday night to sweep the clubs’ season series. Jaden Ivey scored 18 points for the Pistons, who have beaten Phoenix and Los Angeles on the road to win back-to-back games for the first …

Towns and Anunoby each score 31 points to lead the Knicks past the Raptors, 139-125
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Towns and Anunoby each score 31 points to lead the Knicks past the Raptors, 139-125

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Karl-Anthony Towns had 31 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, OG Anunoby also scored 31 points and shot 13 for 15 from the field, and the New York Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors 139-125 on Monday night. Takeaways Toronto: The Raptors gave up at least 110 points — New York had 111 through three quarters — for …

Pistons expose LeBron James and Lakers for what they are
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Pistons expose LeBron James and Lakers for what they are

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James drives against Detroit Pistons forward Ronald Holland II during the first half of the Lakers’ 117-114 loss Monday at Crypto.com Arena. And against a team such as Detroit, one that doesn’t have to try to be physical or athletic, it’s crystal clear what the Lakers aren’t — big, strong or particularly athletic. And Detroit’s muscle certainly …

Lakers play the Pistons on 3-game win streak
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Lakers play the Pistons on 3-game win streak

Associated Press  

Detroit Pistons vs. Los Angeles Lakers Los Angeles; Monday, 10:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles seeks to prolong its three-game win streak with a victory over Detroit. The Pistons average 111.7 points per game, 2.0 fewer than the 113.7 the Lakers allow to opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: Lakers: 5-5, averaging 102.9 points, 44.2 rebounds, 23.9 assists, 8.8 steals and …

Cunningham has 28 points, 13 assists to lead the Pistons past the Suns 133-125
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Cunningham has 28 points, 13 assists to lead the Pistons past the Suns 133-125

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Cade Cunningham scored 28 points and had 13 assists, Jalen Duren added 17 points and 11 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons beat the Phoenix Suns 133-125 on Saturday night. The Suns played their first game of the season without four-time All-Star guard Devin Booker, who is out with left groin soreness. Key moment The Suns had a little …

Darius Garland scores 26 points, NBA-leading Cavaliers rout 76ers 126-99 for 25th win in 29 games
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Darius Garland scores 26 points, NBA-leading Cavaliers rout 76ers 126-99 for 25th win in 29 games

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Darius Garland scored 26 points and Evan Mobley had 22 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists, sending the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers to a 126-99 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. Takeaways 76ers: Coach Nick Nurse felt comfortable with his rotation until rookie shooting guard Jared McCain underwent knee surgery Tuesday. Cavaliers: After a scoreless first quarter, …

Detroit plays Utah after overtime win
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Detroit plays Utah after overtime win

Associated Press  

Utah Jazz vs. Detroit Pistons Detroit; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Pistons -4.5; over/under is 227.5 BOTTOM LINE: Detroit hosts the Utah Jazz following the Detroit Pistons’ 125-124 overtime win against the Miami Heat. The Jazz average 109.8 points per game, 4.0 fewer than the 113.8 the Pistons give up to opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: Pistons: 4-6, averaging …

Pistons blow lede, still eke out OT win over Heat
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Pistons blow lede, still eke out OT win over Heat

Hindustan Times  

Malik Beasley had a season-high 28 points, Cade Cunningham supplied a triple-double and the host Detroit Pistons topped the Miami Heat 125-124 in overtime on Monday night. The Pistons played without two starters Tobias Harris was sidelined by a thumb injury, while Jaden Ivey was a late scratch due to left knee pain. Following a Pistons shot clock violation, Herro …

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Surging Hawks cools off Bucks, Heat thrashes Lakers
1 month ago

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Surging Hawks cools off Bucks, Heat thrashes Lakers

The Hindu  

Wisconsin native Jalen Johnson scored 23 points and De’Andre Hunter added 20 to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 119-104 win in Milwaukee, ending the Bucks’ seven-game winning streak. The Celtics’ Kristaps Porzingis added 26 points and nine rebounds, and Sam Hauser made 5 of 10 3-point attempts while logging 20 points. Timberwolves 108, Clippers 80 Julius Randle scored 16 …

Hawks win 5th straight game and halt the Bucks’ winning streak at 7 with 119-104 victory
1 month ago

Hawks win 5th straight game and halt the Bucks’ winning streak at 7 with 119-104 victory

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Jalen Johnson had 23 points and 13 rebounds and the Atlanta Hawks halted Milwaukee’s winning streak at seven games, beating the Bucks 119-104 on Wednesday night. De’Andre Hunter scored 20 points, Trae Young 17, Bogdan Bogdanovic 15, Onyeka Okongwu 13 and Zaccharie Risacher 12 as the Hawks extended their winning streak to five games. Taurean Prince, the league’s …

Celtics withstand 3-point spree to beat the Pistons 130-120
1 month ago

Celtics withstand 3-point spree to beat the Pistons 130-120

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Jaylen Brown had 28 points with nine assists and Kristaps Porzingis added 26 points and nine rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics to their ninth victory in 10 games, a 130-120 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night. The Celtics held a a double-digit lead until the fourth quarter, when Detroit hit four straight 3-pointers to come …

Bucks advance in NBA Cup as Antetokounmpo and Lillard key 128-107 win over Pistons
1 month ago

Bucks advance in NBA Cup as Antetokounmpo and Lillard key 128-107 win over Pistons

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 28 points and Damian Lillard had 27, lifting the surging Milwaukee Bucks to a 128-107 win over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night and into the NBA Cup quarterfinals. Cade Cunningham scored 23 points, Tobias Harris had 16, Tim Hardaway scored 15 and Jalen Duren added 11 for the Pistons. Milwaukee’s Gary Trent Jr. scored …

Philadelphia plays Detroit, looks to break road skid
1 month, 1 week ago

Philadelphia plays Detroit, looks to break road skid

Associated Press  

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Detroit Pistons Detroit; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Pistons -1.5; over/under is 218 BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia hits the road against Detroit looking to break its six-game road skid. Jared McCain is scoring 16.5 points per game and averaging 2.4 rebounds for the 76ers. LAST 10 GAMES: Pistons: 5-5, averaging 114.2 points, 47.0 rebounds, 27.1 assists, …

De’Andre Hunter scores 23 points as the Hawks beat the NBA-best Cavs again, 117-101
1 month, 1 week ago

De’Andre Hunter scores 23 points as the Hawks beat the NBA-best Cavs again, 117-101

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — De’Andre Hunter scored 23 points off Atlanta’s bench and the Hawks beat Cleveland 117-101 on Friday in the NBA Cup, handing the Cavaliers a loss for the second time in three days. Trae Young had 21 points and 11 assists, and Jalen Johnson added 17 points, nine rebounds and seven assists as Atlanta finished with six scorers in …

NBA 2024/25 roundup: Hawks condemn Cavs to first home loss, Lakers power past Spurs
1 month, 1 week ago

NBA 2024/25 roundup: Hawks condemn Cavs to first home loss, Lakers power past Spurs

The Hindu  

Trae Young recorded a career-high 22 assists to go along with 20 points, helping the Atlanta Hawks hand the Cleveland Cavaliers their first home loss of the season, 135-124 on Wednesday. Atlanta’s De’Andre Hunter drained five 3-pointers to highlight his 26-point performance and Jalen Johnson collected 22 points, nine rebounds and seven assists. Ben Simmons made 7 of 8 shots …

Mitchell’s 26 points help Cavs improve to 17-1, stay perfect at home with 122-108 win over Raptors
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mitchell’s 26 points help Cavs improve to 17-1, stay perfect at home with 122-108 win over Raptors

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell and Ty Jerome scored 26 points apiece as the Cleveland Cavaliers improved to 17-1 and stayed perfect at home with a 122-108 win over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night. The Cavs, who opened the season 15-0 before losing at Boston last week, are 10-0 on their home floor for the first since the 2017-18 season, …

Pistons beat Raptors 99-95 to remain undefeated in NBA Cup play
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pistons beat Raptors 99-95 to remain undefeated in NBA Cup play

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Malik Beasley scored seven of his 20 points in the fourth quarter, Cade Cunningham had 15 points and 10 assists and the Detroit Pistons beat the struggling Toronto Raptors 99-95 on Friday night. Tobias Harris had 11 points and 11 rebounds, Jaden Ivey scored 14 points and Jalen Duren added 12 for the Pistons. RJ Barrett scored 22 …

NBA roundup: Cavaliers stay perfect, stun Nets for 11-0 start to the season
1 month, 4 weeks ago

NBA roundup: Cavaliers stay perfect, stun Nets for 11-0 start to the season

The Hindu  

Evan Mobley collected 23 points and 16 rebounds as the Cleveland Cavaliers, who trailed by 13 early in the fourth quarter, extended its season-opening winning streak to 11 games with a 105-100 victory over the visiting Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night. Donovan Mitchell added 22 points and Darius Garland contributed 20, and Cleveland outscored the Nets 35-18 in the fourth …

Cunningham finishes triple-double with huge plays at both ends as Pistons beat Hawks 122-121
2 months ago

Cunningham finishes triple-double with huge plays at both ends as Pistons beat Hawks 122-121

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Cade Cunningham finished his third consecutive triple-double by scoring the winning basket with 8.5 seconds left, and the Detroit Pistons beat the Atlanta Hawks 122-121 on Friday night. It was Cunningham’s fifth career triple-double, tying Isiah Thomas for the second-most in franchise history Trae Young gave the Hawks their first lead of the game at 121-120 with 12.5 …

Pistons’ Cade Cunningham caps off historic triple-double with game-winning layup, block
2 months ago

Pistons’ Cade Cunningham caps off historic triple-double with game-winning layup, block

New York Times  

With the game on the line, time winding down and thoughts of Wednesday’s last-second loss to the Charlotte Hornets on the minds of many of their fans, the Detroit Pistons faced a situation with déjà vu potential. The 23-year-old took matters into his hands in the closing seconds against the Atlanta Hawks, scoring the eventual game-winning layup with 8.5 seconds …

Nets Dominate Grizzlies in Thrilling Game
2 months ago

Nets Dominate Grizzlies in Thrilling Game

Associated Press  

The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 106-104 on Monday night. Dennis Schroder and Cam Johnson each scored 20 points, with Schroder adding 3 assists and Johnson having 2 rebounds. The Nets evened their record at 4-4, while the Grizzlies had won their last two games. Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies with 15 points, while Ja Morant had 25 …

Cunningham's Triple-Double Extends Pistons' Win Streak
2 months ago

Cunningham's Triple-Double Extends Pistons' Win Streak

Associated Press  

The Detroit Pistons defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 115-103 on Monday night, with Cade Cunningham having a triple-double with 17 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists. The Pistons dominated the first half, leading 33-22 and maintained control of the game throughout the night. Jaden Ivey led the Lakers with 26 points, while Tim Hardaway Jr. and Tobias Harris both scored …

Dallas Mavericks Dominate Orlando Magic, Clinching Crucial Victory
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2 months ago

Dallas Mavericks Dominate Orlando Magic, Clinching Crucial Victory

The Hindu  

The Dallas Mavericks dominated the Orlando Magic, cruising to a 108-85 victory. Luka Doncic shone with 32 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists, while Daniel Gafford contributed 18 points and 11 rebounds. The Mavericks led 65-40 at halftime and maintained their momentum in the second half, extending their lead to 82-52.

Knicks Dominate Pistons, Extend 16-Game Winning Streak
2 months, 1 week ago

Knicks Dominate Pistons, Extend 16-Game Winning Streak

Associated Press  

The New York Knicks defeated the Detroit Pistons 128-98 in a thrilling matchup between the two teams. Jalen Brunson shone brightly for the Knicks with 15 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists in the first quarter, helping New York build a significant lead. The Knicks dominated the first quarter, shooting 62.5% and holding the Pistons to 28.6%. Despite a late …

Cavaliers Dominate Knicks, Extend Their Unbeatable Start
2 months, 1 week ago

Cavaliers Dominate Knicks, Extend Their Unbeatable Start

Associated Press  

The Cleveland Cavaliers secured a 4-0 start in the NBA with a resounding 110-104 victory over the New York Knicks. Darius Garland shone brightly with 34 points, including three 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, which proved to be the game-changer. The Cavaliers dominated the paint and outplayed the Knicks in rebounds and assists. The Knicks, despite a valiant effort, couldn't …

Heat Dominate Pistons, Clinching Victory in Thriller
2 months, 1 week ago

Heat Dominate Pistons, Clinching Victory in Thriller

Associated Press  

The Miami Heat defeated the Detroit Pistons 106-98 on Monday night. Jimmy Butler had a double-double with 23 points and seven assists, while Terry Rozier added 20 points and the Heat pulled away in the fourth quarter. The Heat dominated the first half, outscoring the Pistons 39-18 and holding a 64-53 lead at halftime. The Heat won the game 106-98, …

Celtics Hold on for 124-118 Against Pistons, Clinching Series Lead
2 months, 1 week ago

Celtics Hold on for 124-118 Against Pistons, Clinching Series Lead

Associated Press  

The Boston Celtics secured a 124-118 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night, despite trailing for much of the third quarter. Jayson Tatum shone with 37 points, including six points in the final 65 seconds, while Derrick White and Malcolm Beasley contributed 21 and 10 points respectively for the Celtics. The Pistons, despite a valiant effort, struggled to create …

Bulls handle Pistons
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Bulls handle Pistons

Associated Press  

DETROIT — DeMar DeRozan scored 39 points and the Chicago Bulls sent the Detroit Pistons to their franchise-record 67th loss of the season, 127-105 on Thursday night. KNICKS 118, CELTICS 109 BOSTON — Jalen Brunson scored 39 points in three quarters and New York kept up their quest to finish with the No. JAZZ 124, ROCKETS 118 SALT LAKE CITY …

Donovan Mitchell scores 29 points, Cavaliers beat Grizzlies 110-98 to close in on playoff berth
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Donovan Mitchell scores 29 points, Cavaliers beat Grizzlies 110-98 to close in on playoff berth

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell scored 29 points, Jarrett Allen had 16 points and 10 rebounds, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 110-98 on Wednesday night to move within a victory of wrapping up a playoff spot. “It’s a great opportunity to control our destiny with all of these games at home,” Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff said. “If we …

Jalen Johnson has 28 points, 14 rebounds, Hawks clinch play-in berth with 121-113 win over Pistons
9 months ago

Jalen Johnson has 28 points, 14 rebounds, Hawks clinch play-in berth with 121-113 win over Pistons

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Jalen Johnson had 28 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists for his first career triple-double and the Atlanta Hawks overcame a 50-point effort by Detroit’s Malachi Flynn for a 121-113 win over the Pistons on Wednesday night that clinched a berth in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament. Hopefully we can continue to get better and we’ll cross that …

Detroit faces New Orleans, seeks to halt 5-game skid
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Detroit faces New Orleans, seeks to halt 5-game skid

Associated Press  

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Detroit Pistons Detroit; Sunday, 3 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Detroit enters the matchup against New Orleans as losers of five straight games. The Pelicans average 115.8 points per game, 4.4 fewer than the 120.2 the Pistons allow to opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: Pistons: 3-7, averaging 107.4 points, 48.0 rebounds, 25.0 assists, 6.2 steals and 3.7 blocks …

Siakam, Haliburton combine for 45 points as Pacers rout short-handed Pistons 122-103
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Siakam, Haliburton combine for 45 points as Pacers rout short-handed Pistons 122-103

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Pascal Siakam had 25 points and eight rebounds, Tyrese Haliburton added 20 points and nine assists, and the Indiana Pacers routed the short-handed Detroit Pistons 122-103 on Wednesday night. “We did a great job of getting out and running in the second half, and we knew that would get our shots to fall.” Aaron Nesmith added 14 points …

Celtics defeat Pistons behind Brown’s 31 points and White’s triple-double.
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Celtics defeat Pistons behind Brown’s 31 points and White’s triple-double.

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Jaylen Brown scored 31 points in three quarters, Derrick White posted his first career triple-double and the NBA-best Boston Celtics beat the Detroit Pistons 119-94. TIMBERWOLVES 114, JAZZ 104 SALT LAKE CITY, — Anthony Edwards had 32 points, eight assists and seven rebounds to lead the Minnesota over the Utah 114-104. KNICKS 119, WARRIORS 112 SAN FRANCISCO, — …

NBA roundup: LeBron James hits milestone, but Nuggets win
10 months ago

NBA roundup: LeBron James hits milestone, but Nuggets win

The Hindu  

Nikola Jokic scored 35 points and Michael Porter Jr. added 25 as the visiting Denver Nuggets extended its winning streak to six games with a 124-114 victory Saturday over the Los Angeles Lakers, spoiling the latest milestone for LeBron James. LeBron James scores the bucket to become the first player in league history to score 40,000 career points 👑 DEN-LAL …

LeBron reaches 40,000 points, but Jokic, Nuggets use finishing kick to beat Lakers 124-114
10 months ago

LeBron reaches 40,000 points, but Jokic, Nuggets use finishing kick to beat Lakers 124-114

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James reached 40,000 points, but Nikola Jokic had 35 points and 10 rebounds and the Denver Nuggets made a late push to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 124-114 on Saturday night. James had 26 points and nine assists while checking off his latest milestone, but the Lakers couldn’t get their third straight win. James spun around …

DeMar DeRozan scores 35 points, Bulls outlast Cavaliers 132-123 in 2OT
10 months, 1 week ago

DeMar DeRozan scores 35 points, Bulls outlast Cavaliers 132-123 in 2OT

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — DeMar DeRozan made the big shots down the stretch and Andre Drummond dominated on the glass. DeRozan scored 35 points, Drummond had 26 rebounds and Chicago outlasted the Cleveland Cavaliers 132-123 in double overtime Wednesday night. DeRozan scored 16 points in the 10 extra minutes, helping the Bulls bounce back from a loss to lowly Detroit one night …

Josh Hart’s late basket after wild possession helps Knicks nip Pistons 113-111
10 months, 1 week ago

Josh Hart’s late basket after wild possession helps Knicks nip Pistons 113-111

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Josh Hart made the go-ahead basket with 2.8 seconds left after a chaotic possession, and the New York Knicks beat the Detroit Pistons 113-111 on Monday night. Jalen Brunson had 35 points and 12 assists for the Knicks, and it was his missed 3-point attempt with 20 seconds remaining that started the wild back-and-forth that led to …

Antetokounmpo posts 36 points, 18 rebounds, Bucks flex defensive muscle in 112-95 win over Nuggets
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Antetokounmpo posts 36 points, 18 rebounds, Bucks flex defensive muscle in 112-95 win over Nuggets

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Bucks believed their defense was improving, even as they struggled to win games immediately after new coach Doc Rivers’ arrival. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 36 points, 18 rebounds and five assists as the Bucks showcased their improved defense by trouncing the Denver Nuggets 112-95 on Monday night. Right now, I feel like we are buying into that …

Detroit plays Los Angeles following overtime win
11 months ago

Detroit plays Los Angeles following overtime win

Associated Press  

Detroit Pistons vs. Los Angeles Clippers Los Angeles; Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Detroit visits the Los Angeles Clippers following the Pistons’ 128-122 overtime win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Los Angeles is seventh in the Western Conference with 10.3 offensive rebounds per game led by Ivica Zubac averaging 3.2. LAST 10 GAMES: Clippers: 8-2, averaging 122.1 points, 43.5 …

Brooklyn visits Philadelphia following Maxey’s 51-point performance
11 months, 1 week ago

Brooklyn visits Philadelphia following Maxey’s 51-point performance

Associated Press  

Brooklyn Nets vs. Philadelphia 76ers Philadelphia; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia takes on the Brooklyn Nets after Tyrese Maxey scored 51 points in the Philadelphia 76ers’ 127-124 win over the Utah Jazz. TOP PERFORMERS: Kelly Oubre Jr. is scoring 13.3 points per game and averaging 4.3 rebounds for the 76ers. LAST 10 GAMES: 76ers: 6-4, averaging 116.9 points, …

Kevin Durant scores 33 points in Brooklyn return, leads Suns to 136-120 victory over the Nets
11 months, 1 week ago

Kevin Durant scores 33 points in Brooklyn return, leads Suns to 136-120 victory over the Nets

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Kevin Durant was cheered before the game, then booed when it started. Even though I love these people here, I love to shut them up,” Durant said after scoring 33 points to lead the Suns to a 136-120 victory Wednesday night. With a team like that you know they’re going to shoot well, just those three guys …

Detroit faces Denver on 3-game losing streak
1 year ago

Detroit faces Denver on 3-game losing streak

Associated Press  

Detroit Pistons vs. Denver Nuggets Denver; Sunday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Detroit enters the matchup with Denver as losers of three games in a row. Cade Cunningham is scoring 23.4 points per game with 4.1 rebounds and 7.4 assists for the Pistons. LAST 10 GAMES: Nuggets: 8-2, averaging 118.3 points, 43.1 rebounds, 29.3 assists, 7.5 steals and 6.1 blocks …

Detroit plays Utah on 15-game road skid
1 year ago

Detroit plays Utah on 15-game road skid

Associated Press  

Detroit Pistons vs. Utah Jazz Salt Lake City; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Detroit hits the road against Utah looking to break its 15-game road losing streak. The Jazz are shooting 45.8% from the field this season, 3.3 percentage points lower than the 49.1% the Pistons allow to opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: Jazz: 7-3, averaging 119.1 points, 44.7 rebounds, …

NBA: Thunder Upset Timberwolves, Pistons Slump to 27th Straight Defeat
1 year ago

NBA: Thunder Upset Timberwolves, Pistons Slump to 27th Straight Defeat

News 18  

The Oklahoma City Thunder, fueled by 34 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander knocked off Western Conference leaders Minnesota 129-106 on Tuesday as Detroit’s 27th defeat saddled them with an unwelcome piece of NBA history. Jalen Williams scored 21 points, rookie Chet Holmgren and Lu Dort added 20 apiece and Oklahoma City made 18 three-pointers in a game they led by as …

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