DETROIT Former Portland Trail Blazers star Cliff Robinson has died. Robinsons death was confirmed by the UConn Huskies on Saturday. He played for the Detroit Pistons from 2001 to 2003. In addition to playing for the Detroit Pistons and Portland Trail Blazers, he was also with the Phoenix Suns, Golden State Warriors and New Jersey Nets during that period. DETAILS: Ex-UConn star, top NBA sixth man Cliff Robinson dies at 53Read More: Sports NewsThe basketball community has lost a Legend.

DETROIT – The Detroit Pistons are on a two-game winning streak which began after losing to the New Jersey Nets this past week. The Pistons (6-20) return to New Jersey on Wednesday night to face a Nets (8-19) team that has lost three straight. In their previous meeting, New Jersey won 99-96. Detroit Rookie Brandon Knight broke his nose Saturday night against the New Orleans Hornets. The Pistons will back at the Palace of Auburn Hills on Friday to begin a three-game home stint and finish up a home-and-home with the Nets.