The No. 1-seeded Detroit Pistons’ playoff run ended Sunday at Little Caesars Arena with a 125-94 loss to the No. 4 Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 7.
Detroit Pistons All-Star guard Cade Cunningham said execution, connectivity, and depth powered a 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.
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.
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham said the team failed to execute down the stretch in a 117-113 overtime loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers at Little Caesars Arena, pointing to a late fourth-quarter collapse and costly overtime mistakes as the deciding factors in a Game 5 defeat.
Detroit Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff said a non-call on a late loose-ball play involving Ausar Thompson and Cleveland’s Jarrett Allen was “clear” and came at a pivotal moment in the Pistons’ 117-113 Game 5 loss to the Cavaliers Wednesday night at Little Caesars Arena.
Daniss Jenkins said the Detroit Pistons “weren’t supposed to lose that lead” after a fourth-quarter collapse at Little Caesars Arena resulted in a 117-113 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5.
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 forward Ausar Thompson said the team’s defensive focus and attention to detail must improve heading into Game 5 as the Pistons look to respond after back-to-back losses in the second round of the NBA playoffs.
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.
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.
Hockey star Kirsten Simms believes Detroit’s new Professional Women’s Hockey League franchise is more than just an expansion team; it’s a milestone moment for girls’ hockey in one of America’s most passionate hockey markets.
The BIG3 is set to tip off its ninth season this summer, bringing a high-stakes, condensed schedule and a pair of dates in Detroit for the Detroit Amplifiers.
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.
Sports fans had plenty to cheer about Tuesday night as playoff basketball, regular-season baseball, and Cinco de Mayo celebrations filled downtown and southwest Detroit.
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.
Little Caesars Arena was already buzzing well before tip-off Tuesday night. Hours before the Detroit Pistons faced the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs, fans packed the plaza outside LCA for a free Fan Fest, for ticketholders and those without tickets who wanted to be part of the atmosphere.
The Detroit Pistons announced a slate of playoff activations, fan events, and new food and retail offerings ahead of Game 1 of their second-round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Little Caesars Arena.
There’s a buzz around downtown Detroit, and Visit Detroit says tens of thousands of fans are expected to be at the center of it as the Pistons return home for a playoff game at Little Caesars Arena.
The Detroit Pistons have signed head coach J.B. Bickerstaff to a contract extension, president of basketball operations Trajan Langdon announced Monday.
The top-seeded Detroit Pistons defeated the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic in Game 7 at Little Caesars Arena to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham described a “never-say-die” mentality Friday night after leading one of the most dramatic comebacks of his young career, a 24-point rally that silenced the Orlando Magic and forced a winner-take-all Game 7.
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.
Duke and Gonzaga will hold a nonconference game at LCA in February of 2027. This comes weeks after the announcement that Michigan State will host Arkansas for a contest on Thanksgiving of 2026.
Detroit Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff praised Cade Cunningham for a standout performance after Detroit’s Game 5 victory over the Orlando Magic, saying the All-Star guard delivered in a pivotal moment to keep the team’s season alive.
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.
Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson left Game 5 of the team’s first-round playoff series against the Orlando Magic after suffering an injury Wednesday night.
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.
Legendary Detroit Bad Boys sixth man Vinnie Johnson is expanding his automotive business, bringing new investment and jobs to the site where The Palace of Auburn Hills once stood.
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.
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.
The Detroit Pistons are rolling out an expanded fan experience for the 2026 NBA playoffs, announcing a series of activations and in-game offerings for their first two home games of the opening round at Little Caesars Arena.
The Detroit Pistons are hosting a playoff series for the first time in nearly two decades, and their run will begin right here on Local 4.
It’s official, the WNBA is coming back to Detroit. The Women’s National Basketball Association and NBA Board of Governors have approved three new expansion teams.
Detroit Pistons MVP hopeful Cade Cunningham made his return to the team after a lengthy absence due to a collapsed lung, but he had moral support from a few players from the Michigan Wolverines’ national championship team and a Fab 5 legend inside Little Caesars Arena.
A spring warmup is arriving just in time for a packed weekend across Southeast Michigan, bringing improving weather for baseball fans, championship celebrations, and anyone ready to spend more time outside.
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.
The Detroit Pistons’ social media team was on a mission to find a girl who left a poster behind at Little Caesars Arena, which led to a viral video sparked by Big Sean.
The Detroit Pistons will celebrate 313 Day on March 13 with Detroit-inspired festivities at Little Caesars Arena, including a halftime performance by Skilla Baby and the Detroit Youth Choir, fan activations, giveaways and special merchandise designed by Big Sean and local artists.
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 announced that the planned 20th anniversary celebration for the 2006 WNBA champion Detroit Shock, scheduled for the March 7 game against the Brooklyn Nets, has been postponed following the passing of Kara Braxton.
After light snow moved through parts of Southeast Michigan late Tuesday night into early Wednesday, Metro Detroit is turning the corner toward a milder stretch to close the week, but winter isn’t done yet.
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.
Claressa Shields’ bout against longtime rival Franchon Crews-Dezurn on Feb. 22 at Little Caesars Arena drew nearly 18,000 spectators, which is the most in the venue’s history for a boxing event.
Claressa Shields’ showdown with Franchon Crews-Dezurn for the Undisputed Heavyweight World Championship streams live on boxing streaming provider, DAZN on Feb. 22 at 8 p.m.
Tensions erupted into a brawl at the weigh-in for Claressa Shields and Franchon Crews-Dezurn ahead of their highly anticipated Undisputed Heavyweight Title showdown.
Claressa Shields and Franchon Crews-Dezurn came face-to-face at the final press conference before their showdown for the Undisputed Heavyweight World Title on Feb. 22 at Little Caesars Arena.
It’s fight week as Claressa “The GWOAT” Shields (17-0, 3 KOs), the undefeated and undisputed face of women’s boxing, is returning to the ring to take on Franchon Crews-Dezurn (10-2, 2 KOs) in a long-anticipated rematch.
Daniss Jenkins, guard for the Detroit Pistons, recently finished his final game under a two-way contract before signing a two-year deal with the organization.
The Detroit Pistons announced they will honor the 2006 WNBA Champion Detroit Shock during their Women’s Empowerment Game, when the Pistons face the Brooklyn Nets at Little Caesars Arena.
Undisputed Heavyweight World Champion Claressa Shields and Unified Super Middleweight World Champion Franchon Crews-Dezurn exchanged verbal blows during a pre-fight press conference on Jan. 23 at the Detroit Auto Show.
The Detroit Pistons are on fire this season as they lead the Eastern Conference of the NBA, and Monday night the Pistons will tip off against the Boston Celtics at Little Caesars Arena. Fans can catch the game on Local 4 at 8 p.m.
The Detroit Red Wings have retired center Sergei Fedorov’s jersey at Little Caesars Arena in celebration of the Hockey Hall of Famer.
History is about to unfold at Little Caesars Arena on Monday. Sergei Fedorov’s #91 will join the immortals of Hockeytown on Jan. 12. For fans, this has been decades in the making.
The No. 1-seeded Detroit Pistons of the NBA’s Eastern Conference will be without All-Star guard Cade Cunningham for their home matchup against the Chicago Bulls.
Flint native Claressa “The GWOAT” Shields and Franchon “The Heavy Hitting Diva” Crews-Dezurn shared the stage at a kickoff press conference ahead of their upcoming bout taking place at Little Caesars Arena on Feb. 22.
Boxing legend Terence Crawford has announced his retirement after joining Michigander as the only three-division undisputed champion in the four-belt era.
Flint native and Undisputed Heavyweight World Champion Claressa Shields will return to the ring in a long-anticipated rematch with Franchon Crews-Dezurn at Little Caesars Arena on Feb. 22, 2026.
This holiday season you can immerse yourself in holiday fun with concerts and musicals, thanks to a full lineup of entertainment planned to take stages at venues across the area from the Fox Theatre to Little Caesars Arena.
Flint native and three-time undisputed boxing world champion, Claressa Shields, returned home for her fifth annual Thanksgiving turkey giveaway.
World-class boxing will take place at the historic Fox Theatre for the second time this year featuring Detroit’s own former junior middleweight world champion Tony “Super Bad” Harrison against Brian Damian Chaves on Dec. 20.
The No. 6-ranked Michigan Wolverines men’s basketball team avenged their 2024 loss to Wake Forest following an 85-84 overtime victory inside Little Caesars Arena.
The No. 7-ranked Michigan Wolverines men’s basketball team is heading into a physical matchup against Wake Forest inside Little Caesars Arena, with Yaxel Lendeborg playing with one hand.
The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters will bring their unrivaled brand of basketball entertainment to Little Caesars Arena on Jan. 24 as part of their 100 Year Tour, celebrating a century of global impact.
Undisputed Heavyweight World Champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist Claressa “The GWOAT” Shields has officially signed a historic $8 million multi-fight partnership with Wynn Records and Salita Promotions, marking one of the most lucrative deals in women’s boxing history.
Despite stumbling out of the gate in the season opener, the Detroit Red Wings have surged to the top of the Atlantic Division.
Currently on his “You’re My Best Friend” tour, Sandler was gifted a personalized Detroit Red Wings Centennial jersey from 313 Presents after his show at Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025.
In a strong performance last night, the Wings beat the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions, the Florida Panthers, 4-1 at Little Caesars Arena.
The Detroit Red Wings didn’t get the start they hoped for in their season opener. Instead, the game felt all too familiar to last year’s struggles — and not in a good way.
USBA Heavyweight Champion Brandon Moore and Flint’s undefeated knockout artist DeAndre Savage sparked press conference drama ahead of their bout on Sept. 19 at the Fox Theatre.
Terence Crawford joins a Michigander as the only boxers to achieve undisputed champion status in three different weight classes in the four-belt era after defeating Canelo Alvarez in the fight of the century.
Detroit-based promoter Dmitriy Salita aims to bring the city back to the forefront of professional boxing by hosting a fight card at the historic Fox Theatre on Sept. 19.
What was supposed to be a fun night out to see Justin Timberlake at Little Caesars Arena turned into what one woman describes as a sexual harassment nightmare — followed by the loss of her job.
The Detroit Pistons have announced their 2025-26 regular season schedule, which begins on the road against division rivals in the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday (Oct. 22) at 8 p.m.
The NBA announced the Detroit Pistons’ Emirates NBA Cup Group Play schedule, which features home games on Friday, Nov. 14 vs. the Philadelphia 76ers and Friday, Nov. 28 vs. the Orlando Magic.