http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:30:42 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/04/04/pistons-beat-76ers-116-93-clinch-top-seed-eastern-conference/stories/20260404129 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/04/04/pistons-beat-76ers-116-93-clinch-top-seed-eastern-conference/stories/20260404129#comments Sun, 05 Apr 2026 03:34:02 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/04/04/pistons-beat-76ers-116-93-clinch-top-seed-eastern-conference/stories/20260404129 PHILADELPHIA — Tobias Harris scored 19 points, and Daniss Jenkins added 16 points and 14 assists as the Detroit Pistons beat the Philadelphia 76ers 116-93 Saturday night to clinch the top seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (12) celebrates with center Jalen Duren (0). https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/04/02/duren-leads-pistons-past-timberwolves-game-without-superstars/stories/20260402143 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/04/02/duren-leads-pistons-past-timberwolves-game-without-superstars/stories/20260402143#comments Fri, 03 Apr 2026 01:59:32 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/04/02/duren-leads-pistons-past-timberwolves-game-without-superstars/stories/20260402143 DETROIT — Jalen Duren had 22 points and 14 rebounds, Daniss Jenkins scored 26 points, and the Detroit Pistons beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-108 on Thursday night as both teams were without a superstar. Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) gets fouled by Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) while driving to the basket in the first half of an NBA basketball game on April 2 in Detroit. Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff, left, talks with referee James Capers (19) in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on April 2 in Detroit. Detroit Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins (24) drives to the basket between Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) and forward Kyle Anderson (12) in the first half of an NBA basketball game on April 2 in Detroit. Minnesota Timberwolves controlling owner and former Major League Baseball player, Alex Rodriguez, watches the Timberwolves play the Detroit Pistons with his girlfriend Jaclyn Cordeiro, in the first half of an NBA basketball game on April 2 in Detroit. Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) reacts after bumpin heads with Detroit Pistons forward Ronald Holland II in the first half of an NBA basketball game on April 2 in Detroit. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/03/31/pistons-led-by-jalen-durens-31-points-nine-rebounds-clinch-division/stories/20260331122 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/03/31/pistons-led-by-jalen-durens-31-points-nine-rebounds-clinch-division/stories/20260331122#comments Wed, 01 Apr 2026 02:59:14 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/03/31/pistons-led-by-jalen-durens-31-points-nine-rebounds-clinch-division/stories/20260331122 DETROIT — Jalen Duren had 31 points and nine rebounds as the Detroit Pistons defeated the Toronto Raptors 127-116 to clinch the Central Division title on Tuesday night. Toronto Raptors guard Ja'kobe Walter, right, and Detroit Pistons guard Javonte Green fight over a loose ball. Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett (9) takes a shot against Detroit Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins, back, and center Jalen Duren (0). https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/03/28/harris-scores-18-pistons-tighten-grip-top-seed-east-109-87-win-minnesota/stories/20260328127 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/03/28/harris-scores-18-pistons-tighten-grip-top-seed-east-109-87-win-minnesota/stories/20260328127#comments Sun, 29 Mar 2026 01:47:07 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/03/28/harris-scores-18-pistons-tighten-grip-top-seed-east-109-87-win-minnesota/stories/20260328127 MINNEAPOLIS — Tobias Harris led a balanced scoring attack with 18 points on Saturday 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. Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr., bottom, loses the ball as Detroit Pistons forward Paul Reed, top, defends. Minnesota Timberwolves guard Bones Hyland (8) works around Detroit Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins, left. Detroit Pistons forward Ron Holland (5) knocks the ball away from Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) as Pistons forward Paul Reed, right, approaches. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/03/26/jalen-duren-30-point-double-double-leads-pistons-past-pelicans/stories/20260326116 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/03/26/jalen-duren-30-point-double-double-leads-pistons-past-pelicans/stories/20260326116#comments Fri, 27 Mar 2026 01:53:28 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/03/26/jalen-duren-30-point-double-double-leads-pistons-past-pelicans/stories/20260326116 DETROIT — Jalen Duren had 30 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Detroit Pistons past the New Orleans Pelicans 129-108 on Thursday night. Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) goes to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans forward Karlo Matkovic (17) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on March 26 in Detroit. Detroit Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins (24) goes to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on March 26 in Detroit. Detroit Pistons forward Ronald Holland II, left, and New Orleans Pelicans guard Jeremiah Fears, right, scramble for a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game on March 26 in Detroit. Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (12) takes a shot against New Orleans Pelicans forward Karlo Matkovic (17) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on March 26 in Detroit. Detroit Pistons guard Kevin Huerter (27) goes to the basket between New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (2) and guard Dejounte Murray (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on March 26 in Detroit. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/03/23/daniss-jenkins-puts-up-career-high-30-points-pistons-end-lakers-113-110/stories/20260323097 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/03/23/daniss-jenkins-puts-up-career-high-30-points-pistons-end-lakers-113-110/stories/20260323097#comments Tue, 24 Mar 2026 02:45:33 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/03/23/daniss-jenkins-puts-up-career-high-30-points-pistons-end-lakers-113-110/stories/20260323097 DETROIT — 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 winning streak with a 113-110 win on Monday. Detroit Pistons guard Ausar Thompson (9) blocks a shot-attempt by Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15). Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (12) goes to the basket against Los Angeles Lakers forward Adou Thiero (1). https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/03/20/jalen-duren-scores-23-points-pistons-beat-golden-state/stories/20260320130 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/03/20/jalen-duren-scores-23-points-pistons-beat-golden-state/stories/20260320130#comments Sat, 21 Mar 2026 02:35:02 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/03/20/jalen-duren-scores-23-points-pistons-beat-golden-state/stories/20260320130 DETROIT — Jalen Duren scored 23 points as the Detroit Pistons beat the Golden State Warriors 115-101 on Friday night in a game missing two of the NBA's biggest stars. Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (2) goes to the basket against Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0). Golden State Warriors guard De'anthony Melton (8) goes up to shoot against Detroit Pistons forward Paul Reed (7). Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff gestures toward an official. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/03/19/duren-powers-pistons-past-wizards-117-95/stories/20260319112 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/03/19/duren-powers-pistons-past-wizards-117-95/stories/20260319112#comments Fri, 20 Mar 2026 02:36:39 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/03/19/duren-powers-pistons-past-wizards-117-95/stories/20260319112 WASHINGTON — Jalen Duren had 24 points and 11 rebounds and Detroit never trailed in a 117-95 victory over the Washington Wizards on Thursday night, the Pistons' first game since All-Star guard Cade Cunningham was ruled out for at least two weeks with a collapsed left lung. Detroit Pistons forward Paul Reed (7) and Washington Wizards forward Tristan Vukcevic (00) battle for the ball. Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris, right, knocks the ball away from Washington Wizards guard Sharife Cooper (13). Detroit Pistons forward Paul Reed, left, dunks over Washington Wizards guard Will Riley, right. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/03/19/pistons-guard-cade-cunningham-collapsed-lung-evaluated-2-weeks/stories/20260319103 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/03/19/pistons-guard-cade-cunningham-collapsed-lung-evaluated-2-weeks/stories/20260319103#comments Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:02:11 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/03/19/pistons-guard-cade-cunningham-collapsed-lung-evaluated-2-weeks/stories/20260319103 DETROIT — All-Star guard Cade Cunningham of the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons has a collapsed left lung and will miss at least two weeks and possibly more, the team announced Thursday. Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) dunks the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies on March 13 in Detroit. Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) drives to the basket against Philadelphia 76ers forward Dalen Terry (14) on March 12 in Detroit. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/03/17/cunningham-leaves-early-back-spasms-pistons-beat-wizards-130-117/stories/20260317118 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/03/17/cunningham-leaves-early-back-spasms-pistons-beat-wizards-130-117/stories/20260317118#comments Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:02:41 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/03/17/cunningham-leaves-early-back-spasms-pistons-beat-wizards-130-117/stories/20260317118 WASHINGTON — Jalen Duren had 36 points and 12 rebounds for the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons, who lost fellow All-Star Cade Cunningham to back spasms in the first half of a 130-117 victory over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night. Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) dunks the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards on March 17 in Washington. Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) goes to shoot past Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington during the second half of an NBA basketball game on March 17 in Washington. Washington Wizards forward Justin Champagnie (9) blocks the shot of Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren during the first half of an NBA basketball game on March 17 in Washington. Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) grabs a rebound against Washington Wizards forward Anthony Gill during the first half of an NBA basketball game on March 17 in Washington. Washington Wizards guard Tre Johnson goes to shoot between Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) and Detroit Pistons forward Duncan Robinson (55) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on March 17 in Washington. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/03/15/brandon-ingram-scores-34-points-raptors-top-pistons-119-108/stories/20260315148 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/03/15/brandon-ingram-scores-34-points-raptors-top-pistons-119-108/stories/20260315148#comments Mon, 16 Mar 2026 03:34:35 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/03/15/brandon-ingram-scores-34-points-raptors-top-pistons-119-108/stories/20260315148 TORONTO — Brandon Ingram had a game-high 34 points and the Toronto Raptors defeated the Detroit Pistons 119-108 on Sunday. Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes, right, is fouled by Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren as Barnes jumps for the hoop. Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (12) controls the ball as Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett, right, defends. Toronto Raptors forward Jonathan Mogbo (2) and Detroit Pistons forward Ronald Holland II (5) battle for a rebound. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/03/13/jalen-duren-cade-cunningham-help-detroit-pistons-prolong-memphis-grizzlies/stories/20260313134 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/03/13/jalen-duren-cade-cunningham-help-detroit-pistons-prolong-memphis-grizzlies/stories/20260313134#comments Sat, 14 Mar 2026 03:01:59 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/03/13/jalen-duren-cade-cunningham-help-detroit-pistons-prolong-memphis-grizzlies/stories/20260313134 DETROIT  — Jalen Duren had 30 points and 13 rebounds and Cade Cunningham added 17 points and 15 assists as the Detroit Pistons handed the Memphis Grizzlies their seventh straight loss with a 126-110 victory on Friday night. Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) dunks the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies. Memphis Grizzlies forward Cedric Coward (23) drives against Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2). Detroit Pistons forward Ronald Holland II (5) drives to the basket past Memphis Grizzlies guard Javon Small (10). https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/03/12/pistons-beat-76ers-131-109-2nd-straight-victory-after-4-game-skid/stories/20260312131 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/03/12/pistons-beat-76ers-131-109-2nd-straight-victory-after-4-game-skid/stories/20260312131#comments Fri, 13 Mar 2026 02:19:42 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/03/12/pistons-beat-76ers-131-109-2nd-straight-victory-after-4-game-skid/stories/20260312131 DETROIT — Duncan Robinson scored 19 points and the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons beat the Philadelphia 76ers 131-109 on Thursday night for their second straight victory after a season-worst four-game losing streak. Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (12) drives against Philadelphia 76ers guard Vj Edgecombe (77). Philadelphia 76ers forward Trendon Watford (12) drives against Detroit Pistons forward Duncan Robinson. Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes (5) goes to the basket past Detroit Pistons guard Javonte Green (31). https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/03/09/pistons-aren-t-deterred-by-a-4-game-slide-east-lead-starts-eroding/stories/20260309097 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/03/09/pistons-aren-t-deterred-by-a-4-game-slide-east-lead-starts-eroding/stories/20260309097#comments Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:10:53 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/03/09/pistons-aren-t-deterred-by-a-4-game-slide-east-lead-starts-eroding/stories/20260309097 MIAMI — A week ago, the Detroit Pistons were flying high. Winners in eight of their last nine games and 5½ games clear of Boston in the Eastern Conference, they looked well on their way to becoming a No. 1 seed. Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) dribbles the ball as Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) defends March 8 in Miami. Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff gestures March 8 in Miami. Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) looks to pass the ball as Miami Heat forward Myron Gardner (15) defends March 8 in Miami. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/03/08/herro-scores-25-adebayo-hits-milestone-heat-top-pistons-121-110/stories/20260308116 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/03/08/herro-scores-25-adebayo-hits-milestone-heat-top-pistons-121-110/stories/20260308116#comments Mon, 09 Mar 2026 01:41:39 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/03/08/herro-scores-25-adebayo-hits-milestone-heat-top-pistons-121-110/stories/20260308116 MIAMI — Tyler Herro scored 25 points, Bam Adebayo had 24 to go over the 10,000-point mark for his career, and the Miami Heat beat Detroit 121-110 on Sunday night to extend the Pistons' season-worst losing streak to four games. Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) and Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart go for a rebound. Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) aims to score as Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (11) defends. Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) looks to pass the ball as Miami Heat forward Myron Gardner (15) defends. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/03/07/nets-end-10-game-losing-streak-by-rallying-down-23-points-stun-pistons/stories/20260307117 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/03/07/nets-end-10-game-losing-streak-by-rallying-down-23-points-stun-pistons/stories/20260307117#comments Sun, 08 Mar 2026 03:01:17 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/03/07/nets-end-10-game-losing-streak-by-rallying-down-23-points-stun-pistons/stories/20260307117 DETROIT — Ziaire Williams made two 3-pointers in the final three minutes and the Brooklyn Nets ended a 10-game losing streak by rallying to beat the Detroit Pistons 107-105 on Saturday night. Brooklyn Nets forward Ziaire Williams (1) gets past Detroit Pistons guard Kevin Huerter (27) for a shot. Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (12) drives against Brooklyn Nets forward Ziaire Williams, right. Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (17) drives with the ball against Detroit Pistons guard Kevin Huerter, left. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/03/05/wembanyama-38-points-16-rebounds-spurs-121-106-win-over-pistons/stories/20260305115 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/03/05/wembanyama-38-points-16-rebounds-spurs-121-106-win-over-pistons/stories/20260305115#comments Fri, 06 Mar 2026 04:41:58 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/03/05/wembanyama-38-points-16-rebounds-spurs-121-106-win-over-pistons/stories/20260305115 SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama had 38 points, 16 rebounds and five blocks and the San Antonio Spurs never trailed in completing a sweep of Detroit, beating the Pistons 121-106 on Thursday night. San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) reacts to a score. Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) is blocked by San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1). Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) drives to the basket against San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) and guard Stephon Castle (5). https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/03/01/cunningham-harris-help-nba-leading-pistons-beat-magic-6th-straight-road-victory/stories/20260301113 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/03/01/cunningham-harris-help-nba-leading-pistons-beat-magic-6th-straight-road-victory/stories/20260301113#comments Mon, 02 Mar 2026 02:14:25 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/03/01/cunningham-harris-help-nba-leading-pistons-beat-magic-6th-straight-road-victory/stories/20260301113 ORLANDO, Fla. — Cade Cunningham had 29 points and 11 assists, Tobias Harris scored 23 points, and the NBA-leading Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 106-92 on Sunday night for their sixth straight road victory. Orlando Magic forward Tristan da Silva (23) and Detroit Pistons guard Ausar Thompson (9) go after a rebound. Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham, center, loses control of the ball as he tries to go between Orlando Magic guard Jevon Carter, left, and forward Paolo Banchero. Detroit Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins, right, looks to shoot against Orlando Magic forward Moritz Wagner, left. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/02/27/pistons-outlast-short-handed-cavaliers-122-119-ot-after-blaring-horn-delay/stories/20260227140 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/02/27/pistons-outlast-short-handed-cavaliers-122-119-ot-after-blaring-horn-delay/stories/20260227140#comments Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:38:18 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/02/27/pistons-outlast-short-handed-cavaliers-122-119-ot-after-blaring-horn-delay/stories/20260227140 DETROIT — 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. Cleveland Cavaliers guard Dennis Schroder (8) goes to the basket past Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (12). Detroit Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins, right, goes up for a shot against Cleveland Cavaliers center Evan Mobley (4). Cleveland Cavaliers center Evan Mobley (4) drives against Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris, left. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/02/23/spurs-humble-pistons-114-103-victory-in-potential-nba-finals-preview/stories/20260223084 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/02/23/spurs-humble-pistons-114-103-victory-in-potential-nba-finals-preview/stories/20260223084#comments Tue, 24 Feb 2026 03:40:23 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/02/23/spurs-humble-pistons-114-103-victory-in-potential-nba-finals-preview/stories/20260223084 DETROIT — 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 Monday night. San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama cannot grab a rebound. Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) battles San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) for a rebound with Pistons guard Javonte Green (31) helping on the play. Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff shouts to his team.