BOJAN BOGDANOVIC

DETROIT-- In a battle of the two worst teams in the NBA, the Detroit Pistons wound up on the losing end, falling 117-114 to the Houston Rockets on Saturday at Little Caesars Arena. For the second straight game, Pistons coach Dwane Casey kept Alec Burks and Saddiq Bey in the starting lineup. Bogdanovic, who came into the game shooting 41.7% from three-point, shot 1-for-6 from behind the arc. The Pistons’ cold shooting to end the second quarter carried over into the second half. He had 15 points, shooting 5-for-9 from the field.

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 20 of his 29 points in the first quarter, returning to the lineup after a five-game absence to lead the Milwaukee Bucks in a 150-130 win over the Detroit Pistons.

DETROIT -- The Detroit Pistons aimed to snap a three-game losing streak when they hosted the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday. The former two-time NBA MVP scored 20 of 29 points in the first quarter, leading the Bucks to a 150-130 victory. Lanier, who played for both the Pistons and Bucks, died last year on May 10. The Bucks scored 49 points in the first quarter -- the most they’ve scored in a single this season. A championship-caliber team came down and stamped the game,” Pistons coach Dwane Casey said.

Watch the Detroit Pistons on DirecTV StreamIn their one-off trip to Paris, France, the Pistons saw themselves end up on the wrong end of a double-digit outcome. A lackluster second half for Detroit saw Chicago pull away with a 126-108 win. This will be the third of four meetings this season between the Bucks and Pistons, with Milwaukee winning both matchups in Wisconsin. Check out more stories about the Detroit Pistons here on MLiveWhat: NBA BasketballWho: Milwaukee Bucks (29-17) vs. Detroit Pistons (12-36)When: Monday, January 23Time: 7 p.m. ETWhere: Little Caesars Arena (Detroit, Mich.)Channel: Bally Sports DetroitStream: DirecTV StreamCheck out the NBA standings and results on NBA.com

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The lone positive takeaway from the Detroit Pistons’ 126-108 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Thursday belongs to Bojan Bogdanovic. Playing in front of a sold-out crowd at the Accor Arena in Paris, France, Bogdanovic scored 25 points, shooting 9-for-19 from the floor. Despite the Pistons currently holding the worst record in the Eastern Conference (12-36), Bogdanovic is having good season. The Pistons acquired Bogdanovic in a September trade with the Utah Jazz, in exchange for Kelly Olynyk, Saben Lee, and cash considerations. Bogdanovic scored season-high 38 points during a 124-117 loss to the Lakers this on Dec. 11 at Little Caesars Arena.

With Victor Wembanyama sitting courtside and watching some of the players he’ll go up against next season, Zach LaVine scored 30 points and the Chicago Bulls never trailed in a 126-108 win over the Detroit Pistons at the NBA Paris Game.

Unfortunately for the Pistons fans in attendance, poor shooting paved the way for a 116-110 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Bogdanovic had 14 points in the first quarter, shooting a perfect 6-for-6 from the floor. The Pistons couldn’t buy a basket in the second quarter, shooting 8-for-23 (35 percent) from the floor. But that short stretch right there is when they (Pelicans) opened it up.”The shooting woes for the Pistons did not stop there. Diallo’s newfound respect for Pistons’ frontcourtThe Pistons’ frontcourt is depleted with injuries.

In the end, it was Valanciuas and his team leaving Little Caesars Arena with the victory, as the Pelicans defeated the Pistons 116-110. Bogdanovic led the Pistons in scoring with 22 points, with Bey right behind him with double-double, adding 20 points and 10 rebounds. Pistons guard Killian Hayes was careless with the ball to start the game, but once he settled into the offense, he was very efficient. The Pelicans center made a living in the paint, finishing with 33 points and 17 rebounds. Midway through the third quarter, Pistons guard Jaden Ivey left the game, wincing in pain with a right-hand injury.

The Pistons out-hustled and outplayed the Minnesota Timberwolves, defeating them 135-118; sweeping them for the season series in the process. In the first two minutes of the game, the Pistons were sluggish and out of sync; suffering the effects of travel and playing back-to-back games. Stellar play from Pistons’ backcourtKillian Hayes and Jaden Ivey were the unsung heroes Wednesday night. In the third quarter, Ivey showcased how effective he is as a passer. Ivey and Bey helped shoulder the scoring load, scoring six points each.

On Tuesday night, the Detroit Pistons suffered one of their worst losses of the season, losing by 31 points to the Philadelphia 76ers. They followed that performance by having one of their best games of the season, defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 135-118. Pistons send Saddiq Bey led the team in scoring with 31 points while chipping in six rebounds. Bojan Bogdanovic – who only had six points at half-time – came alive in the second half. He finished with 27 points, six rebounds, and four assists.

Things weren’t supposed to go down this way for the Detroit Pistons. In his third season, Hayes is averaging 9.3 points and 5.5 assists per game, shooting 38% from the floor, and 32% from behind the arc. Right now, he’s shooting 57.3% from the line, making him a liability in late-game situations. For the season, he’s averaging 8.5 rebounds, the most among all NBA rookies. Also, he’s shooting 41.2% from the field and 32.3% from behind the arc, which is among the worst for rookies playing over 15 minutes per game.

Saddiq Bey hit a 3-pointer as time expired after Golden State’s Klay Thompson tied it with a 3 with 2.3 seconds left, sending the Detroit Pistons past the Warriors 122-119 on Wednesday night.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Saddiq Bey hit a 3-pointer as time expired after Golden State’s Klay Thompson tied it with a 3 with 2.3 seconds left, sending the Detroit Pistons past the Warriors 122-119 on Wednesday night. Reigning NBA Finals MVP Stephen Curry missed his 10th straight game with a partially dislocated left shoulder and is set to be re-examined Saturday at the two-week mark from his last evaluation. Thompson secured a defensive rebound with 27 seconds left but Jordan Poole turned the ball over before the Warriors could attempt a shot. Jalen Duren added 18 points and 11 rebounds for the Pistons, coming off a 135-106 loss at Portland on Monday night. Warriors: Durable Kevon Looney, whose tip-in at the buzzer sealed the double-OT victory against Atlanta, played his 150th consecutive regular-season game, second-longest active streak behind Suns forward Mikal Bridges.

Jerami Grant scored 36 points against his former team, Anfernee Simons added 30 and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Detroit Pistons 135-106.

Reserve Alec Burks added 13 points for Detroit. The Wolves tied the game before the Pistons scored 11 in a row to take control. Killian Hayes served the second game of his three-game suspension. … Saddiq Bey scored 13, just the second starter in double digits along with Bogdanovic. UP NEXTPistons: Play the second game of a five-game road trip Monday in Portland.

Bojan Bogdanovic scored 28 points, including 17 in the third quarter as Detroit erased a double-digit deficit, and the Pistons got 65 points from their bench in a 116-104 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

DETROIT – With a 14-point lead with three minutes left in regulation, the Detroit Pistons appeared to be on the verge of snapping a five-game losing streak. He wasn’t alone shouldering the scoring load, as Isaiah Stewart scored 21 points, and added seven rebounds. The third quarter has been a nemesis for the Pistons over the last five games, as they were outscored 180-118 by opponents. Unfortunately for fans at Little Caesars Arena, the Pistons collapsed in the final minutes of regulation and were outscored 14-3 in overtime. John Wall and Norman Powell also had 16 points apiece for the Clippers bench, with Wall also adding five rebounds and five assists.

DETROIT -- Detroit’s Bojan Bogdanovic led the Pistons in scoring with 22 points, but it wasn’t enough as the fell short to the Sacramento Kings, 122-113. Bey led the Pistons’ bench in scoring with 14 points, with Bagley chipping in 13 points and six rebounds. While it didn’t hinder him from finishing the game, he only had seven points and three rebounds. Pistons rookie Jaden Ivey shot 2-for-9, scoring nine points, while adding five assists and three rebounds. Domantas Sabonis was right behind him on triple-double watch, adding 21 points, 13 rebounds, and seven assists.

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Alec Burks scored a season-high 27 points off the bench, Killian Hayes added 25 and the Detroit Pistons spoiled LaMelo Ball’s return to the floor with a 141-134 overtime victory against the Charlotte Hornets.

Watch the Detroit Pistons on DirecTV StreamEven though Bojan Bogdanovic put up his best performance since joining the Pistons Sunday evening against the Los Angeles Lakers, but it ended up not being enough. That team is the Charlotte Hornets, one of three teams in the conference to have yet to hit 10 wins this season. Charlotte won two of the three regular-season matchups last year against Detroit, including the lone meeting in North Carolina. Check out more stories about the Detroit Pistons here on MLiveWhat: NBA BasketballWho: Detroit Pistons (7-22) vs. Charlotte Hornets (7-20)When: Wednesday, December 14Time: 7 p.m. ETWhere: Spectrum Center (Charlotte, N.C.)Channel: Bally Sports DetroitStream: DirecTV StreamCheck out the NBA standings and results on NBA.com

LeBron James scored 35 points, Anthony Davis had 34 points and 15 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Detroit Pistons 124-117 on Sunday night.

DETROIT -- Bojan Bogdanovic had a season-high 38 points to spark a Pistons’ comeback in the second half, but it wasn’t enough, as Detroit fell short to the Lakers, 122-117. After being in a scoring slump over the past few games, Pistons’ rookie Jaden Ivey finished with 16 points. Before taking the court for Sunday’s game, Lakers’ star LeBron James could be heard screaming “It’s going to be a ******movie!” near the visitor’s tunnel. James was not alone as Anthony Davis was a force for the Lakers as well, adding 34 points, 15 rebounds and seven assists. However, Austin Reaves drilled a three-pointer with 12 seconds left in the game to seal the victory for the Lakers.

The Pistons played stingy defense on Grizzlies’ All-Star guard Ja Morant throughout the game. The Pistons finished 1-2 on their three-game road trip, and will return home to host the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. Here are some takeaways from Friday’s loss:Duren solid in first NBA startThroughout the season, Jalen Duren proved he’s worthy of being in the Pistons’ starting lineup. Bagley effective off the benchMarvin Bagley III was a non-factor during the Pistons’ 104-98 loss to the Pelicans on Wednesday. Before Friday night’s game vs. the Grizzlies, Bagley averaged 4 points on 32% from the field, and 3.7 rebounds.

The Detroit Pistons followed up a season-best win with an horrible shooting night on Wednesday, falling 104-98 to the New Orleans Pelicans. Detroit had another solid showing from their reserves, as Saddiq Bey led the Pistons in scoring with 25 points. That was about it for the Pistons regarding solid production, as they didn’t get much from the starting unit. With Cade Cunningham sidelined indefinitely, Hayes has provided the Pistons with the solid guard play they’ve been expecting since drafting him. Over their next two games, they face the Memphis Grizzlies and the Los Angeles Lakers, the NBA’s top two teams scoring points in the paint.

A solid performance on Tuesday night helped the Detroit Pistons start off their short road trip on the right foot. They have a quick turnaround on Wednesday night, as they get set for a clash with the New Orleans Pelicans. Watch the Detroit Pistons on DirecTV StreamThough they seemed outmatched, the Pistons came away with a big win in the first of their three-game swing. The Pelicans won both regular-season matchups last season, with both victories coming by double-digits. Check out more stories about the Detroit Pistons here on MLiveWhat: NBA BasketballWho: Detroit Pistons (7-19) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (15-8)When: Wednesday, December 7Time: 8 p.m.

Ja Morant scored 21 of his 33 points in the third quarter and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Detroit Pistons 122-112 on Sunday night.

DETROIT — Julius Randle scored a season-high 36 points, and the New York Knicks extended their win streak against the Detroit Pistons to 11 games with a 140-110 victory on Tuesday night. Quentin Grimes, RJ Barrett and Jalen Brunson each scored 16 points for New York, which had lost four of five. Isaiah Stewart scored 19 points for Detroit, which hasn’t beaten New York since Jan. 7, 2020. ... New York has scored at least 120 points in all three games against the Pistons this season. Pistons: Bogdanovic hit one 3-pointer, giving him 1,283 for his career and tying him with Mookie Blaylock for 64th on the NBA list.

They pushed it to 94-85 by midway through the fourth, but the feisty Pistons scored the next eight points. Ayton’s putback slam on Booker’s missed layup gave the Suns a 102-97 advantage with 1:34 left. Bogdanovic led the Pistons with 15 points in the first half while Booker had 13 for the Suns. TIP-INSPistons: G Jaden Ivey (right knee soreness), G Cory Joseph (non-COVID illness) and G/F Saddiq Bey (right ankle sprain) were inactive. Suns: G Chris Paul (sore right heel) missed his seventh straight game.

SALT LAKE CITY — Bojan Bogdanovic scored 23 points and Kevin Knox II had a season-high 21 points, including a career-best six 3-pointers, to boost the Detroit Pistons to their second straight road win, 125-116 over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. Marvin Bagley III scored a season-high 19 points on 9-of-10 shooting and Alec Burks added 18 points. Despite playing back-to-back, the Pistons were quicker to the loose balls and seemed to grab all the 50-50 rebounds. Bogdanovic spent three years with the Jazz before he was traded in the deal that brought Kelly Olynyk to Utah. After the Jazz got within 113-110 with 3:49 to play, Bogdanovic found Burks for a 3-pointer and added two free throws while the Pistons held Utah scoreless for 3:22.

Bojan Bogdanovic scored 22 points and the Detroit Pistons snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 110-108 win over the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night.

DENVER — Bojan Bogdanovic scored 22 points and the Detroit Pistons snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 110-108 win over the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night. The victory was the Pistons’ first on the road this season, as they had lost their previous 10. Former University of Colorado standout Alec Burks finished with 21 points for the Pistons, seven of which came in the fourth quarter. With the Nuggets trailing by three with 2.2 seconds remaining, Denver guard Jamal Murray was fouled. It was the Nuggets’ first game since Nov. 9 in which they weren’t missing at least one of Jokic, Murray, Gordon or Bones Hyland, four of the team’s five leading scorers.

De’Aaron Fox had 33 points and seven assists and the Sacramento Kings extended their winning streak to six games with a 137-129 win over the Detroit Pistons.

DETROIT — Jayson Tatum scored 28 of his season-high 43 points in the first half as the Boston Celtics beat the Detroit Pistons 117-108 on Saturday night for their sixth straight win. Bojan Bogdanovic scored 28 points to lead Detroit, and rookie Jaden Ivey added a season-high 26. Tatum had 15 points for Boston, who had a 20-12 edge in points in the paint, but only hit seven of 24 3-pointers in the opening half. Bogdanovic finished with nine of Detroit’s 24 points in the third quarter, but Tatum had 15 of Boston’s 34. Pistons: Detroit wore their black jerseys with blue and red trim, as they often do at home, but Hamadou Diallo’s last name was spelled “Daillo” on the back of his No.

Jayson Tatum had 31 points and five assists, and the Boston Celtics beat the Detroit Pistons 128-112 on Wednesday night to earn their fourth straight victory.

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and 12 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks matched a franchise record with their seventh straight win to open the season, beating the Detroit Pistons 116-91.

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 31 points and Brook Lopez had 24 to help the Bucks (6-0) remained the NBA’s lone undefeated team. Cade Cunningham scored 27 points and Bojan Bogdanovic added 23 for the Pistons. The Pistons worked the ball to an open Cunningham, whose 3-point attempt with about five seconds left bounced off the side of the rim. Brook Lopez hit two free throws with 1.5 seconds remaining to seal the victory before Bogdanovic made a 3-pointer at the buzzer. The two-time MVP averaged 35.7 points, 15 rebounds, 6 assists and 1.7 blocks in the Bucks’ three games last week.

Jrue Holiday sank a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 45.3 seconds left and finished with 25 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists as the Milwaukee Bucks edged the Detroit Pistons 110-108 on Monday night to stay unbeaten.

The Detroit Pistons and Bojan Bogdanovic have agreed on a $39.1 million, two-year contract, according to a person familiar with the deal.

The Detroit Pistons acquired Bojan Bogdanovic for his much-needed ability to space the floor, and they view him as a key element to their restoration. The Pistons and Bogdanovic have agreed to a two-year, $39.1 million extension through the 2024-25 season, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Bogdanovic, 33, is off to a hot start, averaging 23 points and shooting 51 percent from 3-point range through six games. His experience and shooting ability complements a young athletic team led by Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey. The Pistons acquired Bogdanovic from the Utah Jazz on Sept. 22 for center Kelly Olynyk, guard Saben Lee and cash considerations.

Trae Young scored 35 points and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Detroit Pistons 118-113 on Wednesday night to open a two-game set at Little Caesars Arena.

Watch the Detroit Pistons on DirecTV StreamAfter a couple of solid offensive performances at the beginning of the season, Detroit’s big shooters were unable to keep up with the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night. Wednesday night will be the first road game for Atlanta, where the Hawks were one of the league’s worst teams last season. The Pistons had a fair record against the Hawks last season, taking two of the three meetings, both wins coming at LCA. Check out more stories about the Detroit Pistons here on MLiveWhat: NBA BasketballWho: Atlanta Hawks (2-1) vs. Detroit Pistons (1-3)When: Wednesday, October 26Time: 7:00 p.m. ETWhere: Little Caesars Arena (Detroit, Mich.)Channel: Bally Sports DetroitStream: DirecTV StreamCheck out the NBA standings and results on NBA.com

The Detroit Pistons started off the 2022-23 season on the right foot, and now hope to win back-to-back games when they head to the Big Apple to take on the New York Knicks Friday night. Watch the Detroit Pistons on DirecTV StreamThe Pistons started off the new season with a hard-fought win over the Orlando Magic at Little Caesars Arena on Wednesday night. It marked the first time since 2019-20 season that Detroit won its first game of the season. Check out more stories about the Detroit Pistons here on MLiveWhat: NBA BasketballWho: Detroit Pistons (1-0) vs. New York Knicks (0-1)When: Friday, October 21Time: 7:30 p.m. ETWhere: Madison Square Garden (New York, N.Y.)Channel: Bally Sports DetroitStream: DirecTV StreamCheck out the NBA standings and results on NBA.com

The Detroit Pistons took down the Orlando Magic 113-109 in the season opener thanks to an influx of talent, including newcomers Bojan Bogdanovic, Jalen Duren, and NBA Rookie of the year candidate Jaden Ivey.

DETROIT (AP) — Bojan Bogdanovic scored 24 points in his debut with Detroit, helping the Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 113-109 on Wednesday night. Cunningham’s last assist set up Isaiah Stewart for a 3-pointer with 11.6 seconds left that gave the Pistons a four-point lead. The Pistons found their groove in the second quarter, outscoring the Magic 40-27, to lead by two points at halftime. TIP-INSMagic: Markelle Fultz (broken toe), Gary Harris (left knee), Jonathan Isaac (left knee) and Moritz Wagner (foot sprain) were not in uniform. Pistons: Marvin Bagley III (sprained right knee), Alec Burks (left foot) and Isaiah Livers (hip) were out of the lineup.

Bojan Bogdanovic scored 24 points in his debut with Detroit, helping the Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 113-109 on Wednesday night.

NEW YORK (AP) — RJ Barrett scored 21 points, Jalen Brunson had 16 points and five assists in his debut as the Knicks point guard, and New York used a third-quarter push to beat the Detroit Pistons 117-96 on Tuesday night. Julius Randle added 15 points for the Knicks, shooting 6 for 10 and contributing six rebounds and four assists. Immanuel Quickley finished with 13 points and Miles McBride had six steals as the Knicks forced 22 turnovers, leading to 26 points. Brunson, who played for Dallas last season, signed a four-year contract in the offseason as the Knicks continue their search for a point guard. Jalen Duren, the 13th overall pick, grabbed 14 rebounds for the Pistons.

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Pistons are finalizing a trade to acquire 6-7 forward Bojan Bogdanovic from the Utah Jazz for center Kelly Olynyk and guard Saben Lee. Bogdanovic, 33, averaged 18.1 points and 4.3 rebounds in 69 games last season for the Jazz, shooting 38.7 percent from 3-point range. Bogdanovic is in the final year of his contract at $19.5 million, making him a trade chip at the deadline. Olynyk, 31, averaged 9.1 points and 4.4 rebounds and shot 33.6 percent from distance in 40 games during his lone season with the Pistons. Lee, drafted 38th overall in 2020, has averaged 5.6 points in 85 games over two seasons.

The Detroit Pistons are “finalizing” a trade that will send forward Kelly Olynyk to the Utah Jazz for forward Bojan Bogdanovic, according to a report.

Luka Doncic and Jalen Brunson each scored 24 points and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Utah Jazz 98-96 on Thursday night in Game 6 to wrap up the first-round series.

Luka Doncic had 33 points and 13 rebounds in his first home playoff game coming off a calf injury and the Dallas Mavericks routed the Utah Jazz 102-77 for a 3-2 lead in their first-round playoff series.

Jalen Brunson scored 31 points playing with a bruised back and the Dallas Mavericks — without the injured Luka Doncic — beat the Utah Jazz 126-118 on Thursday night to take a 2-1 lead in the first-round playoff series.

Jalen Brunson scored a career-high 41 points, Maxi Kleber had 25 with eight of Dallas’ playoff-record 22 made 3-pointers and the Mavericks won Game 2 against Utah 110-104 to even the first-round series.

Donovan Mitchell scored 30 of his 32 points after halftime, Bojan Bogdanovic finished with 26 and the Utah Jazz opened the playoffs with a 99-93 victory over Dallas.

Devin Booker scored 33 points and the NBA-leading Phoenix Suns overcame a 17-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Utah Jazz 111-105 on Friday night.

Klay Thompson scored 36 points and the Golden State Warriors erased a 16-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Utah Jazz 111-107.

Bojan Bogdanovic said making a Utah Jazz franchise-record 11 3-pointers wasn't all that complicated. Bogdanovic scored 35 points to help the Jazz defeat the Thunder 116-103 on Sunday night. Bogdanovic's previous career high for made 3s was eight — a total he had reached by the end of the third quarter.

LeBron James scored 15 of his 33 points in the fourth quarter as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied for a 14-point second half deficit to defeat the Utah Jazz 106-101 Wednesday night.

Bojan Bogdanovic scored 23 points and Donovan Mitchell had 14 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists as the Utah Jazz shut down Golden State in a 111-85 victory that snapped the Warriors’ nine-game winning streak.

Devin Booker scored 33 points, Chris Paul had 15 of his a season-high 27 points in the fourth quarter, and the Phoenix Suns rallied for a 115-109 win over the short-handed Utah Jazz.

Jordan Poole scored 20 points to lead a balanced Golden State scoring attack, and the Warriors held off a late Utah rally to beat the Jazz 94-92.

Rudy Gobert scored 24 points, grabbed 13 rebounds and blocked four shots to lead the Utah Jazz to a 111-101 victory over the Detroit Pistons.

Bojan Bogdanovic scored a season-high 36 points and the Utah Jazz stretched their road winning streak to 10 games by beating the Denver Nuggets 115-109.

Stephen Curry scored 28 points and had nine assists to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 123-116 win over the Utah Jazz on Saturday.

Donovan Mitchell scored 33 points and the Utah Jazz beat the COVID-19-depleted Dallas Mavericks 120-116.

The NBA’s top playoff seeds, Philadelphia and Utah, are facing elimination.

Kawhi Leonard’s right knee is now a major concern for the Los Angeles Clippers.

Kawhi Leonard and Paul George each scored 31 points — the second straight game they have both had over 30 points — and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Utah Jazz 118-104 in Game 4 Monday night to even their Western Conference second-round series at two games apiece.

The Los Angeles Clippers find themselves in familiar territory — down 2-0 in their second straight playoff series and seeing one player outplay their two superstars.

Donovan Mitchell scored 45 points to lead the Utah Jazz to a 112-109 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinals series.

Donovan Mitchell scored 26 of his 30 points in the first half and the Utah Jazz advanced to the second round of the playoffs, beating the Memphis Grizzlies 126-110 on Wednesday night in Game 5.

Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points, and the top-seeded Utah Jazz grabbed a 3-1 lead by holding off the Memphis Grizzlies 120-113.

Donovan Mitchell scored 10 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter and the top-seeded Utah Jazz beat the Memphis Grizzlies 121-111 on Saturday night to take a 2-1 lead in the first-round series.

Donovan Mitchell scored 25 points in his much-anticipated return from a sprained ankle and the Utah Jazz overcame Ja Morant’s franchise-record 47 points in a 141-129 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night, tying the first-round playoff series at a game apiece.

Dillon Brooks had 31 points and seven rebounds and the eighth-seeded Memphis Grizzlies beat the top-seeded Utah Jazz 112-109 in the opening game of their first-round playoff series.

Russell Westbrook had more triple-doubles than almost any trio of NBA players, free-throw shooting was better than ever and 3-point shooting was more prolific than ever once again.

Bojan Bogdanovic scored 22 points to help the Utah Jazz beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 109-93.

Stephen Curry made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 14 seconds left moments after missing from deep, scoring 36 points to lead the Golden State Warriors past the Western Conference-leading Utah Jazz 119-116 on Monday night to keep hold of the eighth seed in the playoff race.

Devin Booker scored 31 points, Mikal Bridges added 18 and the Phoenix Suns pulled into a tie for the top spot in the Western Conference by beating the Utah Jazz 121-100 on Friday night.

Dennis Schröder hit the tying basket to force overtime and finished with 25 points and the Los Angeles Lakers held off the Utah Jazz 127-115 in a game between short-handed teams.

Donovan Mitchell scored 22 points before leaving the game with a sprained ankle in the third quarter, and the NBA-leading Utah Jazz beat the Indiana Pacers 119-111.

Devin Booker scored 35 points, Chris Paul added 29 and the Phoenix Suns beat the Utah Jazz 117-113 in overtime Wednesday night in an entertaining matchup between the top two teams in the NBA.

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 32 points to lead the Utah Jazz to a 117-105 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night. Jerami Grant scored 27 points to lead Detroit and Josh Jackson added 22. Utah shot 54% from the field in the same stretch. The Jazz then scored on seven straight possessions to extend their lead to 69-41 later in the quarter. … The Pistons outscored the Jazz 20-8 in second-chance points and 22-10 in Fastbreak points.