The top-seeded Detroit Pistons snapped their three-game losing streak and forced a Game 7 after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-94, behind great play by Jalen Duren and the bench mob, who scored 48 points, their second-most in the 2026 playoffs.
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham said the team failed to execute down the stretch in a 117-113 overtime loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers at Little Caesars Arena, pointing to a late fourth-quarter collapse and costly overtime mistakes as the deciding factors in a Game 5 defeat.
Detroit Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff said a non-call on a late loose-ball play involving Ausar Thompson and Cleveland’s Jarrett Allen was “clear” and came at a pivotal moment in the Pistons’ 117-113 Game 5 loss to the Cavaliers Wednesday night at Little Caesars Arena.
The Cleveland Cavaliers stole home-court advantage after defeating the Detroit Pistons 117-113 inside Little Caesars Arena, snapping their home game winning streak at five games.
Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson said the team’s defensive focus and attention to detail must improve heading into Game 5 as the Pistons look to respond after back-to-back losses in the second round of the NBA playoffs.
The Cleveland Cavaliers extended their undefeated home playoff streak and evened the series behind a dominant third-quarter surge, defeating the Detroit Pistons 112-103 in Game 4 on Monday night.
For the first time since the 2007-2008 season, the top-seeded Detroit Pistons have taken a 2-0 series lead after defeating the No. 4 seed Cleveland Cavaliers 107-97 inside Little Caesars Arena.
Ronald Holland II knew something was different the moment he stepped onto the floor for the Detroit Pistons during Game 1.
The top-seeded Detroit Pistons have snapped their Game 1 drought while breaking their 12-game playoff skid vs. Cleveland by defeating the No. 4 seed Cavaliers 111-101 inside Little Caesars Arena.
There have been 37 teams in NBA history to force a Game 7 after trailing 3-1 in a best-of-seven series, make that 38 as the Detroit Pistons overcame a 24-point deficit to defeat the Orlando Magic 93-79 inside the Kia Center.
Jalen Rose, a former Michigan Wolverines basketball star and member of the iconic Fab Five, spoke ahead of Game 6 as the top-seeded Detroit Pistons prepare to face the Orlando Magic inside the Kia Center, trailing the series 3-2.
Cade Cunningham delivered a historic performance when his team needed it most, scoring a franchise playoff record 45 points to lift the Detroit Pistons to a 116-109 victory in Game 5 and keep their season alive.
Detroit Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff praised Cade Cunningham for a standout performance after Detroit’s Game 5 victory over the Orlando Magic, saying the All-Star guard delivered in a pivotal moment to keep the team’s season alive.
Lamented in the locker room after Game 4, spoken about repeatedly at shootaround, and played into existence immediately in Game 5, the Detroit Pistons kept their season alive with a 116-109 win over the Orlando Magic and urgency from their stars.
The No. 1 seed Detroit Pistons staved off elimination with a 116-109 win over the No. 8 seed Orlando Magic, forcing a Game 6 inside the Kia Center.
Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson left Game 5 of the team’s first-round playoff series against the Orlando Magic after suffering an injury Wednesday night.
Those 60 wins in the regular season and that No. 1 seed don’t mean much for the Detroit Pistons right now.
Desmond Bane scored 22 points, Franz Wagner had 19 in three quarters and the Orlando Magic beat the Detroit Pistons 94-88 to take a 3-1 series lead, putting the East’s No. 1 seed on the brink of elimination.
The No. 1 seed Detroit Pistons are on the brink of elimination as the No. 8 seed Orlando takes a commanding 3-1 series lead, winning 94-88 inside the Kia Center._
The Detroit Pistons broke open a tight game with a dominant third quarter, using a massive 38-16 scoring run to pull away from the Orlando Magic, 98-83, to end their 11-game home playoff skid in Game 2.
Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander might be adding a couple more trophies to his collection.
Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson spoke with ESPN analyst Malika Andrews about the team’s chemistry, its defensive identity, and a pair of national television games this week, including their matchup against a potential James Harden-less Cleveland Cavaliers.
Trade rumors swirl around the Detroit Pistons as the deadline approaches but with the team sitting comfortably atop the Eastern Conference, they don’t need to make an aggressive move.
The Detroit Pistons are the best team in the Eastern Conference, but on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, the bigger news surrounding the Pistons wasn’t the score of the game.
A missed free throw by superstar guard Cade Cunningham cost the Detroit Pistons a chance at history, falling 117-114 against the Boston Celtics, ending their franchise-tying 13-game winning streak.
Cade Cunningham scored 19 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter as the Detroit Pistons won their fourth straight, beating the Utah Jazz 114-103 on Wednesday night.
Detroit Pistons President Trajan Langdon shared insights on the team’s growth, Caris LeVert’s fit, and what to expect from summer league players.
There is growing speculation about the possibility of NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo joining Cade Cunningham in Detroit. A recent analysis suggests that such a move could transform the Pistons into serious contenders in the league.
The speculation intensified this week when several national pundits named the Detroit Pistons as one of their preferred destinations for Durant
The National Basketball Association and Zignia Live announced that the NBA Mexico City Game 2025 will feature the Detroit Pistons and the Dallas Mavericks playing in a regular-season game.
The NBA draft lottery is here, and for the first time in a very long time, the Detroit Pistons do not have a first-round pick.
The New York Knicks made major moves to bolster their roster, adding Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges, in the hopes of contending for an NBA title.
A dagger three-pointer by all-star guard Jalen Brunson sends the New York Knicks to the second round of the NBA playoffs, defeating the Detroit Pistons 116-113.
Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson made key plays on both ends of the floor to help the Detroit Pistons beat the New York Knicks in Game 5 of the NBA Playoffs first round.
Since 2003, 95% of the teams that led 3-1 in a best-of-seven series have gone on to win the series, but that stat will not improve as the Detroit Pistons staved off elimination by beating the New York Knicks 106-103 in Game 5.
Cade Cunningham had 24 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, and the Detroit Pistons stayed alive in their first postseason appearance since 2019 by beating the New York Knicks 106-103 on Tuesday night in Game 5 of their first-round series.
The Detroit Pistons are facing elimination as they’re down 3-1 in the first round of the NBA Playoffs to the New York Knicks but here are game plan adjustments they need to make to come back and win the series.
The New York Knicks take a commanding 3-1 series lead after defeating the Detroit Pistons 94-93 following a non-call in the game’s final seconds.
The Detroit Pistons and the New York Knicks put up a dog fight in the pivotal Game 3 matchup inside Little Caesars Arena, but Karl-Anthony Towns, Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, and the crew were able to regain home-court advantage in a 118-116 victory.
The Detroit Pistons and the New York Knicks put up a dog fight in the pivotal Game 3 matchup inside Little Caesars Arena, but Karl-Anthony Towns, Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, and the crew were able to regain home-court advantage in a 118-116 victory.
The NBA playoff series is tied between the Detroit Pistons and the New York Knicks, so here’s what the Pistons need to do to win Game 3.
The Detroit Pistons are talking about preparing for their first home playoff game inside Little Caesars Arena after six years, when they’ll play host to the New York Knicks.
A clutch three-pointer and late free-throw by veteran Dennis Schröder helped the Detroit Pistons snap a 15-game postseason losing streak with a 100-94 victory.
Giannis Antetokounmpo and most of the Milwaukee Bucks’ other top players will sit out Sunday’s regular-season finale with Detroit as both teams already are locked into their respective playoff positions.
The Detroit Pistons are on a two-game losing streak as they’re preparing to take on the New York Knicks in a potential first-round playoff matchup inside Little Caesars Arena.
James Harden scored 50 points, his 24th career 50-point game and first with the Clippers, as Los Angeles beat the Detroit Pistons 123-115.
Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff has been receiving a lot of buzz to win the 2024-25 NBA Coach of the Year award after the team has made a substantial turnaround while being in the playoff hunt.
Cade Cunningham, the Detroit Pistons star, has reached a significant milestone by being selected for the NBA All-Star Game. The selection places him among an elite group of players who have earned the prestigious recognition.
Cade Cunningham had 32 points, nine rebounds and seven assists to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 107-96 win over the Houston Rockets on Monday.
The new-look Detroit Pistons completely overhauled their franchise this off-season by inserting new players, coaches, and staff members to remove the stench of being the worst team in the league.
The Detroit Pistons jumped up 16 spots to select Sweden forward Bobi Klintman with the No. 37 overall pick in the second round of the 2024 NBA draft.
The Detroit Pistons have made a promising choice, selecting G League Ignite star Ron Holland II with the No. 5 overall pick in the first round of the 2024 NBA draft, a move that holds great potential for the team’s future.
The NBA denied the Knicks’ protest of their loss in Houston, two days after New York won a game in large part because of a call that was determined to be incorrect.
Detroit Pistons head coach Monty Williams was irate after the last-second loss to the Knicks on Monday night in New York, blasting refs for a clearly blown call that cost them the game.
D’Angelo Russell scored a season-high 35 points, Anthony Davis had 28 and LeBron James 25, helping the Los Angeles Lakers beat Detroit 133-107 for the Pistons’ franchise-record 15th straight loss.
The Detroit Pistons open the 2023-2024 campaign on Wednesday night in Miami, after finishing last season with the worst record in the league.
When the Pistons lost the NBA draft lottery earlier this year, things were looking grim. Wemby mania wasn’t coming to Detroit.
The Detroit Pistons have selected Overtime Elite star Ausar Thompson with the No. 5 overall pick in the first round of the 2023 NBA draft.