WATCH: Stefanski 'we're going for the playoffs' plus Maker talks about joining the Pistons
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) - Ed Stefanski can maintain a sense of humor about the challenges facing the Detroit Pistons. "I wouldn't be here if things were rosy, is the way I look at it," said Stefanski, a senior executive with the Pistons. "And I tell that in our meetings when people want to say, oh, you know, this and that. I said, 'You guys wouldn't be here if things...
Pistons trade Stanley Johnson to Pelicans for Bucks Thon Maker in three-team deal
The Detroit Pistons announced Thursday they have traded forward Stanley Johnson to the New Orleans Pelicans for center Thon Maker of the Milwaukee Bucks which was part of a three-team deal.
Pistons trade Reggie Bullock to Lakers
The Detroit Pistons announced Wednesday they have traded guard/forward Reggie Bullock to the Los Angeles Lakers for rookie forward Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk and a future second-round draft pick.
Griffin scores 29, Pistons hand Knicks 14th straight loss
NEW YORK (AP) - All the roster changes aren't helping the New York Knicks get any wins. Blake Griffin scored 29 points and Andre Drummond finished with 17 points and 16 rebounds as the Detroit Pistons handed the Knicks their 14th straight loss, 105-92 on Tuesday night. New York., featuring a starting lineup with three new players, also lost at home for a franchise-record 15th straight game.
WATCH: Pistons pour it on this time, rout Nuggets 129-103
DETROIT (AP) - For the second straight game, the Detroit Pistons had a big third-quarter lead at home. This time, they kept pouring it on. Andre Drummond scored 14 of his season-high 27 points in the third and the Pistons snapped Denver's six-game winning streak, beating the Nuggets 129-103 on Monday night.
WATCH: Pistons edge short-handed Mavericks 93-89
DETROIT (AP) - Free throws have dogged Andre Drummond throughout his NBA career, so when he stepped to the line with a two-point lead and 3.3 seconds remaining, Detroit's victory was far from certain. Drummond then calmly made both shots to seal the game for the Pistons. "Closing it out with a rebound and getting those two free throws - is huge," Drummond said. "Got the win,...
WATCH: Hammond with Griffin, Casey & Gores as Pistons lose 115-105 to Bucks
DETROIT (AP) - The Milwaukee Bucks have been unbeatable after a loss. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 21 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds to help the Bucks beat the Detroit Pistons 115-105 on Tuesday night, keeping the distinction of being the league's only team without two straight setbacks.
Doncic's 32, Kleber's late 3 lift Mavs over Pistons 106-101
DALLAS (AP) - Rookie sensation Luka Doncic's reputation as a scorer keeps growing. So does Maxi Kleber's penchant for blocking shots. Doncic scored 32 points, Kleber hit a crucial 3-pointer after blocking a shot by Blake Griffin and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Detroit Pistons 106-101 on Friday night.
Griffin scores 37, Pistons hold off Pelicans 98-94
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Blake Griffin got Detroit off to a hot start, but the Pistons still had to scratch out a victory in the final seconds over the Anthony Davis-less Pelicans. It didn't sit well with the All-Star forward.
Wizards' defense steps up in 101-87 victory over Pistons
WASHINGTON (AP) - Exchanging their freewheeling ways for an improved defensive showing, the Washington Wizards looked like an entirely different team in their first game back from London. The Wizards turned in their best defensive performance of the season on Monday in beating the Detroit Pistons 101-87. Even though Blake Griffin put up a game-high 29 points, Detroit's scoring output was...
Hield beats buzzer, lifts Kings to 103-101 win over Pistons
DETROIT (AP) - Buddy Hield beat the buzzer with a winning shot for the first time in his NBA career. Hield made an off-balance, fadeaway 3-pointer just before time expired and scored 35 points in the Sacramento Kings' 103-101 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night. "I'm blessed to say I got one in the NBA at the highest level," he said. "It's a fun. As a...
Pistons hold on without Drummond, beat Heat 98-93
DETROIT (AP) - Dwane Casey wants the Detroit Pistons to react a little better when they hit a rough stretch. Friday night against Miami was another test. Blake Griffin had 32 points and 11 rebounds, and the Pistons overcame an early exit by injured Andre Drummond to beat the Heat 98-93. Detroit blew a 16-point lead and scored only 12 in the third quarter, but the Pistons rebounded in the fourth...
Pistons' Drummond leaves vs. Heat after being hit in face
DETROIT (AP) - Andre Drummond left Detroit's game against Miami on Friday night with a nasal injury after he was hit in the face by an opponent's arm. James Johnson of the Heat caught Drummond in the face in the first half, and the Detroit big man left after playing only 7:14. Drummond is not expected to return. Ish Smith, a backup point guard for Detroit, also left because of adductor...
Gobert grabs 25 rebounds as Jazz beat Pistons 100-94
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Donovan Mitchell and the Utah Jazz discovered an unusual motivator Monday night. All game long, Mitchell heard a persistent heckler in the Utah crowd. "That loud kid on the sideline. It was really his fault," Mitchell said after scoring 28 points to propel the Jazz to a 100-94 victory over the Detroit Pistons. "I don't know why people like that have to...
Kings defeat Griffin-less Pistons 112-102
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - The Sacramento Kings won the battle behind the 3-point line and never trailed in a victory against the Blake Griffin-less Detroit Pistons. Buddy Hield scored 18 points, Willie Cauley-Stein had 14 points and 14 rebounds, and the Kings went 9-of-22 on 3-pointers in a 112-102 victory Thursday night against the Pistons, who came into the game as the NBA's best team at...
Kuzma's career-high 41 leads Lakers over Pistons 113-100
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Kyle Kuzma scored a career-high 41 points in three quarters against his childhood team, joining some rarified company in the process. His offensive outburst propelled the Los Angeles Lakers over the Detroit Pistons 113-100 on Wednesday night to improve to 3-5 without injured LeBron James. "Our team has shown a lot of growth from the post-LeBron injury," Lakers coach...
Griffin's 26 points leads Pistons past Grizzlies 101-94
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - In the closing minutes of a four-game trip, the Detroit Pistons had enough energy to end the journey on a good note. With a 13-0 run in the fourth quarter, the Pistons built a double-digit lead and snapped their three-game losing streak with a 101-94 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.
Lopez has 25, Giannis monster dunk as Bucks beat Pistons
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks started the new year much like the finished the last one. Antetokounmpo threw down a spectacular one-handed dunk, Brook Lopez continued to show off his long-range shooting prowess and the Bucks cruised past the Detroit Pistons 121-98 on Tuesday night. Milwaukee has won four straight and eight of nine and is an NBA-best 26-10.
Pacers crush Pistons, 125-88
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The Indiana Pacers have taken adversity and used it to their advantage during a breakout December. That run continued Friday night, when Domantas Sabonis got his league-leading 15th double-double as a reserve, Collison scored 19 points and the Indiana Pacers beat the Detroit Pistons 125-88.
WATCH: Griffin, Drummond help Pistons pull away from Wizards 106-95
DETROIT (AP) - There's no trophy for beating a slumping team like the Washington Wizards in late December. For Blake Griffin and the Detroit Pistons, though, Wednesday night's victory felt like a big deal. After losing nine of 11, the Pistons went on a 23-2 run to start the second half and held on to beat Washington 106-95.