Despite a heartbreaking Game 7 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference semifinals, Detroit Pistons President Trajan Langdon made one thing clear: the franchise believes its rapid rise is only the beginning.
Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points, Jarrett Allen and Sam Merrill each added 23 and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Detroit Pistons 125-94 on Sunday night in Game 7 to advance to the Eastern Conference finals.
Detroit Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins said execution, connectivity, and depth were the keys to the team’s commanding Game 6 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, a win that evened the series and set up a winner-take-all Game 7.
Detroit Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff credited his team’s defense and depth as the driving forces behind a 115-94 Game 6 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday that evened the series and forced a decisive Game 7.
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.
Cade Cunningham scored 21 points and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons dominated the second half, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-94 to force a Game 7 in their Eastern Conference second-round series.
The Detroit Pistons may be facing a difficult but necessary decision as their Eastern Conference semifinal series shifts deeper into crunch time: either reducing Jalen Duren’s minutes or temporarily benching him.
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 big man Paul Reed put on an outstanding Game 4 performance, and he has now emerged as a key piece for Game 5 against the Cleveland Cavaliers inside Little Caesars Arena.
Detroit Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff didn’t hold back after his team’s Game 4 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, calling out what he described as a “changed” whistle and a glaring free-throw disparity that he said was impossible to ignore.
A best-of-seven series is now a best-of-three. Bested in every way during a 112-103 runaway in Cleveland to even the Eastern Conference Semifinals in Game 4, the once certain, poised Pistons head back to Detroit in search of two wins and more answers.
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.
Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff praised his team’s composure and defensive intensity after Thursday night’s 107-97 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers gave them a commanding 2-0 series lead.
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.
Cade Cunningham said the Detroit Pistons set the tone early and executed with composure down the stretch in their Game 1 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night inside Little Caesars Arena.
Duncan Robinson said the Detroit Pistons’ depth, defensive effort, and collective confidence powered their Game 1 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers inside Little Caesars Arena.
Tobias Harris said the Detroit Pistons’ early defensive intensity and late-game composure set the tone in their Game 1 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers inside Little Caesars Arena.
Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff said the performance reflected exactly who his team is.
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.
Cade Cunningham had 32 points and 12 assists, Tobias Harris added 30 points and the Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 116-94 in Game 7 on Sunday to win a playoff series for the first time in 18 years.
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.
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.
The top-seeded Detroit Pistons are in a familiar and precarious position, trailing the Orlando Magic 3-1 in their best-of-seven first-round playoff series.
The top-seeded Detroit Pistons are one loss away from a stunning first-round exit after falling 94-88 to the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference opening round playoff series.
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._
A major factor in the Detroit Pistons' early struggles has been the play of All-Star center Jalen Duren, who has yet to find his rhythm in the series.
Cade Cunningham had 27 points, 11 assists and six rebounds to lead the top-seeded Detroit Pistons to a 98-83 win over the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic, evening their first-round series and ending the longest home losing streak in NBA playoff history.
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.
Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren said that improved intensity and smarter offensive reads will be key as they prepare for Game 2 against the Orlando Magic after a physical Game 1 loss.
Detroit Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff said a day away from the court helped his team mentally reset, but the emphasis quickly shifted to identity and execution ahead of Game 2 against the Orlando Magic.
Of all the home teams in the first round of the NBA playoffs, the Detroit Pistons were the only ones to lose Game 1, as the Orlando Magic exposed its weaknesses in an upset victory to steal home-court advantage.
Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander might be adding a couple more trophies to his collection.
Jalen Duren is embracing a breakout season and a new level of expectations as the Detroit Pistons prepare for the playoffs.
The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association have decided on the status of Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham regarding his eligibility for the annual awards for the 2025-26 regular season.
The Detroit Pistons capped a historic regular season with a 60-22 record and the top seed in the Eastern Conference, but the milestone comes with a costly caveat for All-Star guard Cade Cunningham.
Jalen Duren had 31 points and nine rebounds as the Detroit Pistons defeated the Toronto Raptors 127-116 to clinch the Central Division title.
Tobias Harris led a balanced scoring attack with 18 points as the Detroit Pistons strengthened their hold on the top seed in the Eastern Conference with a 109-87 victory over the injury-riddled Minnesota Timberwolves.
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 win streak with a 113-110 victory.
Nine-year-old Nora Jamil was heartbroken when her poster, intended to be autographed by Pistons players at a game, went missing.
Jalen Duren had 33 points and 16 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons outlasted the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers 122-119 on Friday night in a game that was delayed for 18 minutes in the third quarter because of a blaring horn.
The Detroit Pistons have ascended to the top of the Eastern Conference this season, owning a 28-7 record against the rest of the conference.
Victor Wembanyama had 21 points, 17 rebounds and six blocks, Devin Vassell scored 28 and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Detroit Pistons 114-103 in a potential NBA Finals preview.
Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball started Thursday night's game against the Houston Rockets, one day after being involved in a two-car crash in Charlotte.
Detroit center Isaiah Stewart was suspended seven games by the NBA on Wednesday, while three other players were also penalized for their roles in a fight during a game between the Pistons and Charlotte Hornets.
Detroit Pistons big man Jalen Duren is on the verge of appearing in his first NBA All-Star Game in his young career, but that could be in jeopardy following his altercation with former Michigan Wolverines forward Moussa Diabate.
Detroit Pistons All-Star guard Cade Cunningham spoke about the team’s mentality following their victory over the Charlotte Hornets, a game marked by a heated brawl in the third quarter.
Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff praised his team’s resolve following their victory over the Charlotte Hornets, highlighting their ability to pull away and own the game down the stretch following their third-quarter scrum.
Detroit Pistons All-Star Jalen Duren and former Michigan Wolverines player Moussa Diabate sparked an old-school basketball brawl during the back-and-forth contest, leading to a Pistons 110-104 victory.
A fight broke out between the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets in the third quarter of Monday night’s game, and four players were ejected.
Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff discussed growth, team chemistry, and the status of All-Star center Jalen Duren as they hosted the New York Knicks.
Ex-Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey was involved in a three-team trade with the Chicago Bulls and the Minnesota Timberwolves, sending the former first-round pick to the Windy City for Kevin Huerter and Dario Saric.
Stephen Curry is teaming up with LeBron James and Kevin Durant at the NBA All-Star Game.
Detroit Pistons first-time All-Star Jalen Duren has accepted an invitation to participate in the NBA slam dunk contest during All-Star Weekend inside the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.
Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren was named an Eastern Conference reserve for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.
The Detroit Pistons cruised to a 112-104 win over the New Orleans Pelicans for their fourth straight victory.
Tobias Harris scored 25 points and Jaylen Brown missed a jumper just before the buzzer, allowing the Detroit Pistons to hold on for a 104-103 win over the Boston Celtics in a matchup of teams with the best records in the Eastern Conference.
Kawhi Leonard scored a career-high 55 points, James Harden added 28 and the Los Angeles Clippers extended their winning streak to a season-high four games with a 112-99 victory over the Detroit Pistons.
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.
The Detroit Pistons tied a team record with their 13th straight victory, beating the Indiana Pacers 122-117 on Monday night.
Cade Cunningham had 24 points and 11 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons won their 13th straight game to tie the franchise record, holding off the Indiana Pacers 122-117 on Monday night.
Cade Cunningham scored 46 points on a whopping 45 shots, Daniss Jenkins made the tying 3-pointer to force overtime and the Detroit Pistons rallied to beat the Washington Wizards 137-135.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 31 points, Jalen Brunson had 30 and the New York Knicks held on for a 118-116 win over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night to take a 2-1 lead in the first-round series.
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.
The Detroit Pistons are gearing up for their first-round NBA playoff matchup against the New York Knicks, their first appearance in the postseason since the 2018-19 season.
The NBA regular season has come to a close, but 16 teams, including the Detroit Pistons, are still alive in their quest to secure the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy.
The Detroit Pistons and the Milwaukee Bucks are gearing up for the NBA Playoffs, with just two games separating them for the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference.
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.
For the first time since the 2018-2019 season, your Detroit Pistons are heading back to the NBA playoffs as they’ve locked in a top-six seed in the Eastern Conference.
Tim Hardaway Jr. scored a season-high 32 points and the Detroit Pistons beat the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers 133-122 on Friday night to guarantee their first winning season since 2016.
Ron Holland II scored 14 of his season-high 26 points in the fourth quarter, and the Detroit Pistons beat CJ McCollum and the New Orleans Pelicans 136-130.
Cade Cunningham had 24 points and eight assists, and the Detroit Pistons routed the New Orleans Pelicans 127-81.