Luka Dončić had a shot a keeping the Los Angeles’ Lakers 9-game win streak alive. But it wasn’t a very good one. And the Detroit Pistons held on for a 113-110 win
Atlanta Hawks (40-32, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (52-19, first in the Eastern Conference) Detroit; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Detroit hosts Atlanta looking to prolong its four-game home winning streak. The Pistons are 34-11 against Eastern Conference opponents. Detroit leads the Eastern Conference with 57.8 points in the paint led by Jalen Duren averaging 14.4. The Hawks are 22-21 against Eastern Conference opponents. Atlanta ranks seventh in the league avera...
Daniss Jenkins scored a career-high 30 points, including six in the final 34 seconds, and the Detroit Pistons ended the Los Angeles Lakers’ nine-game winning streak with a 113-110 win on Monday. The Pistons overcame 32 points from Luka Doncic and 24 from Austin Reaves to win their fourth straight and seventh in eight games. Jalen Duren added 20 points and 10 rebounds.
JJ Redick saw the silver lining in LeBron James’ performance despite him going scoreless in the first half of the Los Angeles Lakers’ loss to the Detroit Pistons on Monday night. James is going through the 23rd season of his legendary NBA career, his eighth with the Lakers. Even at age 41, he continues to […] The post Lakers HC JJ Redick looks at the bright side of LeBron James’ first half dud vs. Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints .
DETROIT — Multiple things can be true at the same time. The Lakers have made significant and sustainable improvements defensively over the last few weeks, helping them win 12 of their previous 13 games, including a nine-game winning streak, entering Monday’s road game against the Pistons. Their perimeter defense and on-ball containment on drives are...
The Lakers' latest injury report suggests Marcus Smart and two other bench players could miss their upcoming game against the Pistons.
Detroit moves up with wins despite Cade Cunningham remaining out. The Celtics and Lakers are fourth and fifth.
The NBA has rescinded Luka Doncic’s 16th technical foul of the season, clearing him to play for the Lakers on the road against Detroit L'articolo Luka Doncic avoids suspension as 16th technical foul is rescinded proviene da Sportando .
The Lakers continue their road trip in Detroit where they will take on the Pistons on Monday.
The Turkish big man Omer Yurtseven has made a strong early impression with the Golden State Warriors. After signing a 10-day deal, Yurtseven delivered a solid performance against the Detroit Pistons, finishing with eight points, six rebounds, and two assists while catching the attention of head coach Steve Kerr. “I’m a fan of Omer – […] The post Omer Yurtseven plays well early for Warriors appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for Monday’s game against the Detroit Pistons and Rui Hachimura (right calf soreness), Marcus Smart (right ankle soreness) and Maxi Kleber (lumbar back strain) are listed as questionable. Smart has been playing at a high level for the Lakers in recent weeks but has clearly been hobbling, […]
The NBA has rescinded Luka Doncic's 16th technical foul, allowing him to play in the Los Angeles Lakers' road game against the Detroit Pistons on Monday night.
Luka Doncic faces a one-game suspension after a verbal exchange with Orlando's Goga Bitadze earned him his 16th technical foul of the season Saturday night. Sources told ESPN the Lakers have already filed an appeal.
The Detroit Pistons have been holding down the fort nicely thus far in the absence of star point guard Cade Cunningham due to a scary collapsed lung situation. While they haven’t exactly faced a murderer’s row of opponents, the Pistons are now 3-0 since Cunningham went out of the lineup, and are holding strong in […] The post Pistons’ Ausar Thompson becomes first NBA player to hit dominant defensive milestone this season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
After Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green praised Detroit Pistons All-Star Jalen Duran for his 23-point performance in a 115-101 win on Friday, the fourth-year center showed his appreciation. This isn’t the first time the veteran forward has given the Pistons’ center his flowers. Green commended Duran ahead of the All-Star Game, Jalen’s first selection […] The post Pistons’ Jalen Duran responds to Draymond Green praise after big night appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Cade Cunningham is now unlikely to qualify for postseason awards. His coach thinks that's unfair.
The Pistons became the first team in the Eastern Conference to clinch a playoff spot after they defeated Golden State on Friday. Detroit, which was playing without star guard Cade Cunningham (collapsed lung) and backup center Isaiah Stewart (calf strain), received key contributions from several players in the win. Jalen Duren (a team-high 23 points […]
Two years ago, the Detroit Pistons won 14 games and were the worst team in the NBA. The turnaround is incredible.
Cade Cunningham's unfortunate injury might open up a window for Detroit Pistons teammate Jalen Duren.
Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis left Friday night's road loss in Detroit with lower back spasms.
