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Pistons beatwriter for The Detroit News | #Jesus is Lord!

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Pistons survive Pacers’ rally, extend winning streak to record-tying 13 games Cade Cunningham led the way for Detroit with 24 points, 11 rebounds and six assists.

ICYMI: “You cannot get rid of that 28-game losing streak, but it is something to kinda balance it out.”

#Pistons survive Pacers’ fourth quarter rally to extend winning streak to 13

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25.11.2025 13:06 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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24.11.2025 21:58 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Stateside: Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 We broke down what's working for the Detroit Pistons right now. Also, the Keynote Sisters talk about musical evolution within a family. And we talked about the upcoming game between the University of ...

This episode starts with a great @cotydavis24.bsky.social interview if you want to get caught up on all things Deetroit basketball!

It turns out the Pistons are good this year 😃

24.11.2025 20:50 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
Pistons' Ausar Thompson showing promise as reliable ball-handler J.B. Bickerstaff has spent the two preseason games implementing different principles to help the Pistons build on last season's success.

NEW: “The tempo he plays at when he has the ball in his hands and the threat that he becomes, it changes the way teams have to guard him.”

#Pistons' Ausar Thompson showing promise as reliable ball-handler (@detroitnews)

www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...

11.10.2025 14:40 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Pistons' Cade Cunningham already showing how he improved during offseason Cade Cunningham experienced an offseason unlike any he had previously.

NEW: “I think we have put ourselves in a great position. I think I have put myself in a great position to have a great year.”

#Pistons' Cade Cunningham already showing how he improved during offseason (via @detroitnews)

www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...

08.10.2025 21:17 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Pistons' on-court success creates 'momentum' for business side of franchise The Detroit Pistons' breakout season last year resulted in a successful summer for their business operations.

NEW: “As we continue to elevate the team's exposure, and the team continues to elevate its gameplay, that certainly drives great business results.”

#Pistons' on-court success creates 'momentum' for business side of franchise (via @detroitnews)

www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...

07.10.2025 17:23 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Pistons overcome 21-point deficit to beat Grizzlies in preseason opener After a slow start, the Detroit Pistons began their preseason with a road victory against the Memphis Grizzlies.

NEW: #Pistons overcome 21-point deficit to beat Grizzlies in preseason opener

www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...

07.10.2025 03:33 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Pistons' Chaz Lanier is gaining valuable experience during his first training camp Despite making a great first impression, Pistons' Chaz Lanier has spent much of his first training camp learning the game on a professional level.

NEW: “Being a first-year player, there is a lot to learn. It’s just a blessing to play for this organization with this group of guys.”

#Pistons' Chaz Lanier is gaining valuable experience during his first training camp

www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...

06.10.2025 14:41 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Reunited with J.B. Bickerstaff, Caris LeVert adds ‘a ton of versatility’ to Pistons Levert's conjecture about Bickerstaff's arrival unfolded, but he could not anticipate how the Pistons' hiring would affect his free-agency decision a year later.

NEW: “There have been some different plays, but a lot of the same concepts.”

Reunited with J.B. Bickerstaff, Caris LeVert adds ‘a ton of versatility’ to #Pistons

www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...

04.10.2025 14:04 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
From weight gain to improved skills, Pistons' Ron Holland ready to meet lofty expectations Ron Holland II is looking forward to a larger role with the Pistons in his second season, which has motivated him to enhance all areas of his game.

NEW: “Ron is going to get more opportunities this year. You can see a transformation in his game.”

From weight gain to improved skills, #Pistons' Ron Holland ready to meet lofty expectations

www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...

03.10.2025 15:48 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Pistons' Marcus Sasser is determined to carve out a larger role this season After not receiving any minutes during the playoffs, Marcus Sasser is determined to earn a bigger role for the Pistons next season.

NEW: “He is a dynamic player…I expect this to be a great year for him.”

Motivated by the lack of minutes during the playoffs, #Pistons' Marcus Sasser is determined to carve out a larger role this season.

www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...

02.10.2025 21:24 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Respect for J.B. Bickerstaff lured gritty Javonte Green to Pistons The chance to play for coach J.B. Bickerstaff was a monumental factor in Javonte Green's free agency decision.

NEW: “Having a coach that you can trust is very major — especially where I am at in my career.”

Respect for J.B. Bickerstaff lured gritty Javonte Green to #Pistons (via @detroitnews)

www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...

02.10.2025 15:09 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
'Athletic' Pistons want to run without missing a beat on defense As long as they maintain their defensive identity, the Detroit Pistons could play at a faster pace this season.

NEW: “Everybody says they want to run, but it is hard to understand what it takes to be a running team in this league.”

'Athletic' #Pistons want to run without missing a beat on defense

www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...

01.10.2025 21:12 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Ex-UM players Caris LeVert, Duncan Robinson 'excited' to be reunited with Pistons "This has been a totally new transition for me," Duncan Robinson says.

NEW: “I am not necessarily used to transition in that sense. But he (LeVert) has made it a lot easier.”

Ex-UM players Caris LeVert, Duncan Robinson 'excited' to be reunited with #Pistons

www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...

01.10.2025 14:50 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Hungry Pistons entering training camp with 'process-driven approach' After undergoing one of the best turnarounds in history, the Pistons are entering training camp with the same ambitions, determination and hunger.

NEW: “We are not putting any limitations on ourselves…This team wants everything right now.”

Hungry #Pistons entering training camp with 'process-driven approach'

www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...

29.09.2025 20:56 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The #Pistons announce their official training camp roster.

29.09.2025 13:41 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Five things that must go right for Pistons to take another step in 2025-26 Here are five key factors that must go right for the Pistons to surpass their success from the 2024-25 season.

NEW: Media day is tomorrow. Training camp starts on Tuesday. Here are five things that must go right for #Pistons to take another step during the upcoming 2025-26 seasons.

www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...

28.09.2025 14:21 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Pistons preview: Will Ausar Thompson make the biggest leap this season? Ausar Thompson's second season began with considerable uncertainty as he was recovering from a blood clot.

NEW: #Pistons Preview: Will Ausar Thompson make the biggest leap this season?

A player-by-player analysis leading into the start of training camp concludes with Ausar Thompson.

www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...

27.09.2025 16:15 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

NEW: #Pistons Preview: Could fixing a major flaw catapult Cade Cunningham to MVP contention?

A player-by-player analysis leading into the start of training camp continues with Cade Cunningham.

www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...

26.09.2025 14:16 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Pistons preview: Can Tobias Harris be a consistent contributor in year 15? Tobias Harris is entering his 15th season in the NBA and is expected to continue being a key contributor for the Detroit Pistons.

NEW: #Pistons Preview: Will Tobias Harris continue to be a consistent contributor in year 15?

A player-by-player analysis leading into the start of training camp continues with Tobias Harris.

www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...

25.09.2025 13:58 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Pistons preview: Is Jalen Duren poised for an All-Star season? As Jalen Duren enters his fourth season, he seems ready for a breakout year that could potentially lead to an All-Star selection.

NEW: #Pistons Preview: Is Jalen Duren poised for an All-Star season?

A player-by-player analysis leading into the start of training camp continues with Jalen Duren.

www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...

24.09.2025 13:42 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Pistons preview: Can Duncan Robinson become more than a 3-point specialist? Duncan Robinson's shooting will be an excellent weapon for the Pistons to utilize, but can the veteran wing become more than a 3-point specialist?

NEW: #Pistons Preview: Can Duncan Robinson become more than a 3-point specialist?

A player-by-player analysis leading into the start of training camp continues with Duncan Robinson.

www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...

23.09.2025 13:40 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0

NEW: "To have a chance to play in the G League, I know I can play at that level. I know I can make the team."

After recovering from injuries with major rehabilitation support, Inkster's Anthony Crump aims for a spot on the Motor City Cruise. #Pistons

www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...

19.09.2025 14:30 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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#Pistons Cade Cunningham on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. #FallonTonight

16.09.2025 13:30 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 1
Pistons' Cade Cunningham gets star treatment on 'The Tonight Show' During the latest episode of The Tonight Show, Pistons star Cade Cunningham was featured as a guest who came bearing gifts.

NEW: “I speak for the whole city, we are so happy to have you in Detroit.”

#Pistons' Cade Cunningham gets star treatment on 'The Tonight Show'

www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...

16.09.2025 13:28 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
Q&A: Pistons announcer George Blaha had 'great day' during Hall of Fame induction Legendary Pistons' announcer George Blaha was honored to be one of four recipients of the 2025 Curt Gowdy Electronic Media Award.

NEW: “To tell you the truth, it was nerve-racking, because you only get to do this once.”

#Pistons announcer George Blaha had 'great day' during Hall of Fame induction

www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...

16.09.2025 13:27 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Bad news for Ben Johnson's Bears vs. Lions: 'It's a kick in the teeth' Ben Johnson's return to Detroit ends in embarrassment as the Bears suffer a blowout loss to the Lions.

NEW: “Anytime you lose a game like that, it’s a kick in the teeth. Nothing about that feels good. These guys are hurt.”

Bad news for Ben Johnson's Bears vs. #Lions

www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...

15.09.2025 00:18 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Pistons preview: Will Marcus Sasser have a more prominent role in Year 3? Ahead of his second season, there was a lot to be excited about regarding Marcus Sasser.

NEW: As we approach training camp, the #Pistons preview continues.

Will Marcus Sasser have a more prominent role in Year 3?

www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...

12.09.2025 13:26 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
YEAR ONE: Ron Holland's First Year In The NBA | Original Documentary
YouTube video by Detroit Pistons YEAR ONE: Ron Holland's First Year In The NBA | Original Documentary

#Pistons fans be sure to check out Year One, a documentary that takes fans inside the rookie season of Ron Holland II.

It premieres tonight at 7pm et on the #Pistons YouTube channel.

Link: youtu.be/jl3pBJDlw08?...

11.09.2025 19:57 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Pistons' Tobias Harris joins forces with brother to help build affordable housing Tobias Harris continues to showcase his philanthropic efforts in a project with his brother, Terry Harris.

NEW: “I’ve always believed in using my platform and resources to uplift others.”

#Pistons' Tobias Harris joins forces with brother to help build affordable housing

www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...

10.09.2025 13:49 — 👍 4    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 1