Burksโ hot three-point shooting not enough, Pistons fall 117-114 to Rockets
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 Pistonsโ cold shooting to end the second quarter carried over into the second half. He had 15 points, shooting 5-for-9 from the field.
mlive.comPistonsโ slow start leads to 150-130 blowout loss to Bucks
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 theyโve scored in a single this season. A championship-caliber team came down and stamped the game,โ Pistons coach Dwane Casey said.
mlive.comHow to Watch the Milwaukee Bucks vs. Detroit Pistons - NBA (1/23/23) | Channel, Stream, Preview
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
mlive.comPistonsโ Bogdanovic hits career milestone during loss to Bulls
The lone positive takeaway from the Detroit Pistonsโ 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.
mlive.comPistonsโ cold shooting and other takeaways from loss to Pelicans
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 couldnโt 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.โThe shooting woes for the Pistons did not stop there. Dialloโs newfound respect for Pistonsโ frontcourtThe Pistonsโ frontcourt is depleted with injuries.
mlive.comPistonsโ comeback efforts fall short, lose 116-110 to Pelicans
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.
mlive.comPistonsโ backcourt, Beyโs scoring key in win over Timberwolves
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 Pistonsโ 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.
mlive.comPistonsโ Bey and Bogdanovic combine for 58 points in win over Wolves
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 โ who only had six points at half-time โ came alive in the second half. He finished with 27 points, six rebounds, and four assists.
mlive.comPistons midseason takeaways: Durenโs arc, Bogdanovoicโs veteran presence
Things werenโt 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, heโs shooting 57.3% from the line, making him a liability in late-game situations. For the season, heโs averaging 8.5 rebounds, the most among all NBA rookies. Also, heโs 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.
mlive.comSaddiq Bey sinks 3 at the buzzer, Pistons beat Warriors 122-119
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) โ Saddiq Bey hit a 3-pointer as time expired after Golden Stateโs 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.
mlive.comPistonsโ bench, Bogdanovic catch fire in 116-104 win over Wolves
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. โฆ 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.
mlive.comPistons squander double-digit lead in regulation, lose 142-131 to Clippers in OT
DETROIT โ 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 wasnโt 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.
mlive.comBogdanovicโs 22 points not enough as Pistons fall to Kings, 122-113
DETROIT -- Detroitโs Bojan Bogdanovic led the Pistons in scoring with 22 points, but it wasnโt enough as the fell short to the Sacramento Kings, 122-113. Bey led the Pistonsโ bench in scoring with 14 points, with Bagley chipping in 13 points and six rebounds. While it didnโt 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.
mlive.comHow to Watch the Detroit Pistons vs. Charlotte Hornets - NBA (12/14/22) | Channel, Stream, Preview
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
mlive.comBogdanovicโs big night not enough as Pistons fall short to Lakers, 124-117
DETROIT -- Bojan Bogdanovic had a season-high 38 points to spark a Pistonsโ comeback in the second half, but it wasnโt enough, as Detroit fell short to the Lakers, 122-117. After being in a scoring slump over the past few games, Pistonsโ rookie Jaden Ivey finished with 16 points. Before taking the court for Sundayโs game, Lakersโ star LeBron James could be heard screaming โItโs going to be a ******movie!โ near the visitorโs 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.
mlive.comDuren solid in first NBA start and 2 other takeaways from Pistonsโ loss to Grizzlies
The Pistons played stingy defense on Grizzliesโ 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 Fridayโs loss:Duren solid in first NBA startThroughout the season, Jalen Duren proved heโs worthy of being in the Pistonsโ starting lineup. Bagley effective off the benchMarvin Bagley III was a non-factor during the Pistonsโ 104-98 loss to the Pelicans on Wednesday. Before Friday nightโs game vs. the Grizzlies, Bagley averaged 4 points on 32% from the field, and 3.7 rebounds.
mlive.comHayesโ bounce-back game and 2 other takeaways from Pistonsโ loss to Pelicans
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 didnโt get much from the starting unit. With Cade Cunningham sidelined indefinitely, Hayes has provided the Pistons with the solid guard play theyโve been expecting since drafting him. Over their next two games, they face the Memphis Grizzlies and the Los Angeles Lakers, the NBAโs top two teams scoring points in the paint.
mlive.comHow to Watch the Detroit Pistons vs. New Orleans Pelicans - NBA (12/7/22) | Channel, Stream, Preview
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.
mlive.comKnicks continue domination of Pistons with 140-110 victory
DETROIT โ 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 hasnโt 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.
mlive.comSuns snap Pistonsโ modest two-game winning streak
They pushed it to 94-85 by midway through the fourth, but the feisty Pistons scored the next eight points. Aytonโs putback slam on Bookerโs 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.
mlive.comBogdanovic, Knox lead Pistons past Jazz for back-to-back wins
SALT LAKE CITY โ 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.
mlive.comPistons top Nuggets, end seven-game slide with first road victory
DENVER โ 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 Pistonsโ 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 Nuggetsโ first game since Nov. 9 in which they werenโt missing at least one of Jokic, Murray, Gordon or Bones Hyland, four of the teamโs five leading scorers.
mlive.comJayson Tatumโs season-high 43 points leads Celtics past Pistons
DETROIT โ 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 Detroitโs 24 points in the third quarter, but Tatum had 15 of Bostonโs 34. Pistons: Detroit wore their black jerseys with blue and red trim, as they often do at home, but Hamadou Dialloโs last name was spelled โDailloโ on the back of his No.
mlive.comHoliday hits clutch bucket to lift Bucks over Pistons
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 31 points and Brook Lopez had 24 to help the Bucks (6-0) remained the NBAโs 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 Bucksโ three games last week.
mlive.comPistons reportedly sign Bojan Bogdanovic through 2024-25
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 ESPNโs 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.
mlive.comHow to Watch the Atlanta Hawks vs. Detroit Pistons - NBA (10/26/22) | Channel, Stream, Preview
Watch the Detroit Pistons on DirecTV StreamAfter a couple of solid offensive performances at the beginning of the season, Detroitโs 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 leagueโs 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
mlive.comHow to Watch the Detroit Pistons vs. New York Knicks - NBA (10/21/22) | Channel, Stream, Preview
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
mlive.comNewcomers shine in debut, help Pistons overcome 15-point deficit against Orlando in season opener
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.
Pistons win home opener vs. Magic, 113-109
DETROIT (AP) โ Bojan Bogdanovic scored 24 points in his debut with Detroit, helping the Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 113-109 on Wednesday night. Cunninghamโs 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.
mlive.comPistons lose preseason opener to Knicks, 117-96
NEW YORK (AP) โ 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.
mlive.comPistons reportedly set to acquire Bojan Bogdanovic for Kelly Olynyk, Saben Lee
According to ESPNโs 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.
mlive.comBogdanovic hits 11 3-pointers as Jazz defeat Thunder 116-103
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 โ a total he had reached by the end of the third quarter.
news.yahoo.comLeonard, George each score 31, Clippers tie series with Jazz
Kawhi Leonard and Paul George each scored 31 points โ the second straight game they have both had over 30 points โ 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.
Mitchell nets 25, Jazz overcome Morant, Grizzlies 141-129
Donovan Mitchell scored 25 points in his much-anticipated return from a sprained ankle and the Utah Jazz overcame Ja Morantโs 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.
Stephen Curry's late 3 lifts Warriors past Jazz 119-116
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.
Pistons rally but fall short to Jazz on third night of West Coast trip
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) โ 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. โฆ The Pistons outscored the Jazz 20-8 in second-chance points and 22-10 in Fastbreak points.
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