Jalen Duren, Pistons bench snap skid while powering Detroit past Cleveland to force winner-take-all Game 7
Read full article: Jalen Duren, Pistons bench snap skid while powering Detroit past Cleveland to force winner-take-all Game 7The 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 lose grip on series after crushing late-game collapse vs. Cleveland
Read full article: Detroit Pistons lose grip on series after crushing late-game collapse vs. ClevelandThe 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.
Donovan Mitchell explodes for 43 points as Cavs use third-quarter avalanche to crush Detroit Pistons
Read full article: Donovan Mitchell explodes for 43 points as Cavs use third-quarter avalanche to crush Detroit PistonsThe 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.
Daniss Jenkins provides spark as Detroit Pistons groove pass Cavs for first 2-0 series lead since 2008
Read full article: Daniss Jenkins provides spark as Detroit Pistons groove pass Cavs for first 2-0 series lead since 2008For 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.
Detroit Pistons snap Game 1 drought, end 12-game playoff skid vs. Cavaliers in series opener
Read full article: Detroit Pistons snap Game 1 drought, end 12-game playoff skid vs. Cavaliers in series openerThe 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.
Detroit Pistons complete historic 24-point comeback to force Game 7 as Magic go ice cold in second half
Read full article: Detroit Pistons complete historic 24-point comeback to force Game 7 as Magic go ice cold in second halfThere 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.
Turnovers, missed free throws doom Detroit Pistons as Orlando takes commanding 3-1 series lead
Read full article: Turnovers, missed free throws doom Detroit Pistons as Orlando takes commanding 3-1 series leadThe 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._
Detroit Pistons use massive third-quarter run to beat Magic while snapping 11-game home playoff skid
Read full article: Detroit Pistons use massive third-quarter run to beat Magic while snapping 11-game home playoff skidThe 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.
Bucks rout Bulls 116-100 in Game 5, advance to face Celtics
Read full article: Bucks rout Bulls 116-100 in Game 5, advance to face CelticsGiannis Antetokounmpo had 33 points and nine rebounds and the defending NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks routed the Chicago Bulls 116-100 on Wednesday night to finish off the first-round series in five games.
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Heat-Celtics game postponed by NBA due to virus protocols
Read full article: Heat-Celtics game postponed by NBA due to virus protocolsBoston Celtics center Robert Williams III (44) dunks the ball over Miami Heat guards Avery Bradley (11) and Andre Iguodala (28) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Miami. That process would not have been completed in time for the 7 p.m. game, so the league called it off. Boston was preparing to play the game with eight available players; the Celtics have 17 on their roster, seven were out due to the COVID-19 protocols and two more with injuries. The other was Dec. 23, an Oklahoma City at Houston game where the Rockets did not have the required eight players available. They were in Miami for a game on Wednesday, and Bradley played in that game for the Heat.
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Celtics would be without Tatum, Brown for coronavirus rules
Read full article: Celtics would be without Tatum, Brown for coronavirus rulesBoston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives against Washington Wizards' Davis Bertans and center Moritz Wagner (21) in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)BOSTON – The Boston Celtics could be without stars Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and a number of other players because of coronavirus safety protocols when they face Miami on Sunday. The Celtics are listing Tatum as doubtful and Brown as questionable for the rematch of the Eastern Conference finals. With Kemba Walker and Romeo Langford unavailable because of injuries, the Celtics could have the minimum eight players required to start a game. Beset by its own coronavirus problems, Philadelphia dressed an injured player Saturday so it could field a team to play against Denver.