http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Fri, 15 May 2026 05:23:42 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/05/14/pistons-blow-9-point-lead-late-in-regulation-losing-to-cavs-in-ot/stories/20260514099 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/05/14/pistons-blow-9-point-lead-late-in-regulation-losing-to-cavs-in-ot/stories/20260514099#comments Thu, 14 May 2026 10:44:50 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/05/14/pistons-blow-9-point-lead-late-in-regulation-losing-to-cavs-in-ot/stories/20260514099 DETROIT — The Detroit Pistons put themselves on the brink of elimination again in the NBA playoffs, blowing a nine-point lead late in regulation of an overtime setback. Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (32) knocks the ball away from Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris during the first half in Game 5 of a second-round NBA playoffs basketball series May 13 in Detroit. Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) knocks the ball out of the hands of Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (12) while going to the basket during the first half in Game 5 of a second-round NBA playoffs basketball series May 13 in Detroit. Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) drives against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus, center, during the first half in Game 5 of a second-round NBA playoffs basketball series, May 13 in Detroit. Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jaylon Tyson, left, and Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart fight over a ball during the first half in Game 5 of a second-round NBA playoffs basketball series, May 13 in Detroit. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/05/07/cade-cunningham-25-points-10-assists-lift-pistons-past-cavs/stories/20260507123 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/05/07/cade-cunningham-25-points-10-assists-lift-pistons-past-cavs/stories/20260507123#comments Fri, 08 May 2026 02:01:18 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/05/07/cade-cunningham-25-points-10-assists-lift-pistons-past-cavs/stories/20260507123 DETROIT — Cade Cunningham had 25 points and 10 assists, Tobias Harris scored 21 points and the Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-97 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in their second-round series. Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham takes a shot against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) during the first half in Game 2 of a second-round NBA playoffs basketball series on May 7 in Detroit. Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) looses the ball against the defense from Detroit Pistons forward Ronald Holland II during the first half in Game 2 of a second-round NBA playoffs basketball series on May 7 in Detroit. Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jaylon Tyson, left, drives against Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) during the first half in Game 2 of a second-round NBA playoffs basketball series on May 7 in Detroit. Cleveland Cavaliers guard Dennis Schroder, left, passes the ball against Detroit Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins (24) and forward Isaiah Stewart (28) during the first half in Game 2 of a second-round NBA playoffs basketball series on May 7 in Detroit. Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) drives against Detroit Pistons forward Ronald Holland II (5) during the first half in Game 2 of a second-round NBA playoffs basketball series on May 7 in Detroit. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/05/03/cunningham-harris-help-pistons-finish-comeback-first-playoff-series-win/stories/20260503131 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/05/03/cunningham-harris-help-pistons-finish-comeback-first-playoff-series-win/stories/20260503131#comments Sun, 03 May 2026 23:44:43 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/05/03/cunningham-harris-help-pistons-finish-comeback-first-playoff-series-win/stories/20260503131 DETROIT — Cade Cunningham had 32 points and 12 assists, Tobias Harris added 30 points and the Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 116-94 in Game 7 on Sunday to win a playoff series for the first time in 18 years. Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) drives against Orlando Magic forward Jamal Cain (8). Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, left, drives against Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham, right. Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren dunks against the Orlando Magic during the first half in Game 7. Detroit Pistons forward Paul Reed (7) goes to the basket against Orlando Magic forward Moritz Wagner, left, during the first half in Game 7 of a first-round NBA basketball playoffs series Sunday, May 3, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson) https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/05/01/pistons-rally-from-24-down-beat-magic-93-79-force-game-7/stories/20260501127 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/05/01/pistons-rally-from-24-down-beat-magic-93-79-force-game-7/stories/20260501127#comments Sat, 02 May 2026 02:44:32 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/05/01/pistons-rally-from-24-down-beat-magic-93-79-force-game-7/stories/20260501127 ORLANDO — Cade Cunningham scored 32 points and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons pulled off an incredible rally Friday night, erasing a 24-point deficit and beating the Orlando Magic 93-79 to force a Game 7 in their Eastern Conference first-round series. Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham, left, tires to get past Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, right. Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (12) drives against Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5). Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley directs his team against the Detroit Pistons. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/04/29/pistons-beat-magic-game-5-stave-off-elimination/stories/20260429109 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/04/29/pistons-beat-magic-game-5-stave-off-elimination/stories/20260429109#comments Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:07:05 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/04/29/pistons-beat-magic-game-5-stave-off-elimination/stories/20260429109 DETROIT — Cade Cunningham scored a franchise playoff-record 45 points, including a step-back jumper with 32 seconds left, and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons beat the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic 116-109 on Wednesday night in Game 5 of their first-round series to stave off elimination. Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) drives against Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (34) during the first half in Game 5 of a first-round NBA basketball playoffs series on April 29 in Detroit. Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff argues a call during the first half in Game 5 of a first-round NBA basketball playoffs series against the Orlando Magic on April 29 in Detroit. Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley cheers on his team during the first half in Game 5 of a first-round NBA basketball playoffs series against the Detroit Pistons on April 29 in Detroit. Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) goes to the basket between Orlando Magic forward Tristan da Silva (23) and forward Jamal Cain (8) during the first half in Game 5 of a first-round NBA basketball playoffs series on April 29 in Detroit. Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart (28) rejects a shot by Orlando Magic forward Jamal Cain (8) during the first half in Game 5 of a first-round NBA basketball playoffs series on April 29 in Detroit. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/04/28/sloppy-pistons-are-1-loss-from-becoming-7th-no-1-seed-to-lose-to-an-8-seed/stories/20260428084 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/04/28/sloppy-pistons-are-1-loss-from-becoming-7th-no-1-seed-to-lose-to-an-8-seed/stories/20260428084#comments Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:15:44 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/04/28/sloppy-pistons-are-1-loss-from-becoming-7th-no-1-seed-to-lose-to-an-8-seed/stories/20260428084 ORLANDO, Fla. — Those 60 wins in the regular season and that No. 1 seed don’t mean much for the Detroit Pistons right now. Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane (3) goes after a loose ball against Detroit Pistons guard Ausar Thompson during the second half in Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series April 27 in Orlando, Fla. Detroit Pistons guard Caris LeVert (8) strips the ball from Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black (0) during the second half in Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series April 27 in Orlando, Fla. Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) passes the ball past Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) during the second half in Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series April 27 in Orlando, Fla. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/04/25/banchero-bane-each-score-25-magic-waste-big-lead-but-rally-top-pistons/stories/20260425102 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/04/25/banchero-bane-each-score-25-magic-waste-big-lead-but-rally-top-pistons/stories/20260425102#comments Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:25:39 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/04/25/banchero-bane-each-score-25-magic-waste-big-lead-but-rally-top-pistons/stories/20260425102 ORLANDO, Fla. — Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane each scored 25 points, and the Orlando Magic blew a 17-point fourth-quarter lead before rallying to beat the Detroit Pistons 113-105 on Saturday for a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series. Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) celebrates with teammates guard Jalen Suggs, left, and center Wendell Carter Jr. after sinking a 3-point shot. Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart (28) blocks a shot by Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane. Detroit Pistons guard Ausar Thompson (9) fouls Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black (0) as he goes up for a shot. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/04/22/ppistons-beat-magic-end-longest-home-playoff-losing-streak/stories/20260422129 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/04/22/ppistons-beat-magic-end-longest-home-playoff-losing-streak/stories/20260422129#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:05:51 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/04/22/ppistons-beat-magic-end-longest-home-playoff-losing-streak/stories/20260422129 DETROIT — Cade Cunningham had 27 points, 11 assists and six rebounds to lead the top-seeded Detroit Pistons to a 98-83 win over the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic on Wednesday night, evening their first-round series and ending the longest home losing streak in NBA playoff history. Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) takes a shot against Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) as Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) helps defend during the first half in Game 2 of a first-round NBA basketball playoffs series on April 22 in Detroit. Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart (28) celebrates after forcing a turnover by the Orlando Magic during the first half in Game 2 of a first-round NBA basketball playoffs series on April 22 in Detroit. Detroit Pistons forward Duncan Robinson (55) goes to the basket against Orlando Magic forward Jamal Cain (8) during the first half in Game 2 of a first-round NBA basketball playoffs series on April 22 in Detroit. Detroit Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins (24) drives to the basket against Orlando Magic forward Tristan da Silva (23) and center Goga Bitadze (35) during the first half in Game 2 of a first-round NBA basketball playoffs series on April 22 in Detroit. Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) has his shot blocked by Detroit Pistons guard Javonte Green (31) during the first half in Game 2 of a first-round NBA basketball playoffs series on April 22 in Detroit. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/04/19/paolo-banchero-scores-23-magic-beat-pistons-112-101/stories/20260419126 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/04/19/paolo-banchero-scores-23-magic-beat-pistons-112-101/stories/20260419126#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:07:47 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/04/19/paolo-banchero-scores-23-magic-beat-pistons-112-101/stories/20260419126 DETROIT — Paolo Banchero had 23 points, nine rebounds and four assists to lead the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic to a 112-101 win over the top-seeded Detroit Pistons on Sunday night in Game 1 of their first-round series, extending the longest home playoff losing streak in NBA history. Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane (3) grabs a rebound in front of Detroit Pistons forward Ronald Holland II, top right. Detroit Pistons forward Duncan Robinson (55) goes to the basket past Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black (0). Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) discusses a play with Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff, left. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/04/17/nba-playoffs-awards-pistons-star-cade-cunningham/stories/20260417120 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/04/17/nba-playoffs-awards-pistons-star-cade-cunningham/stories/20260417120#comments Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:04:45 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/04/17/nba-playoffs-awards-pistons-star-cade-cunningham/stories/20260417120 DETROIT — The NBA playoffs, not awards, drive Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham to chase greatness. Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) shoots over Indiana Pacers guard Ethan Thompson (55) during the second half April 12 in Indianapolis. Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) drives against Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball during the first half April 10 in Charlotte, N.C. Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham dunks ahead of Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball during the second half April 10 in Charlotte, N.C. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/04/12/paul-reed-tobias-harris-finish-with-flourish-pistons-beat-pacers-133-121/stories/20260412139 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/04/12/paul-reed-tobias-harris-finish-with-flourish-pistons-beat-pacers-133-121/stories/20260412139#comments Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:02:53 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/04/12/paul-reed-tobias-harris-finish-with-flourish-pistons-beat-pacers-133-121/stories/20260412139 INDIANAPOLIS — Paul Reed finished with 26 points, six rebounds, three assists and three blocks and Tobias Harris scored 24 points in limited minutes Sunday, propelling the Eastern Conference's top seeded Detroit Pistons past the Indiana Pacers 133-121. Indiana Pacers guard Quenton Jackson (29) drives on Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (12). Indiana Pacers guard Taelon Peter (4) drives on Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2). Indiana Pacers guard Quenton Jackson (29) defends Detroit Pistons guard Caris LeVert (8). https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/04/10/jalen-duren-scores-20-points-detroit-pistons-beat-charlotte-hornets/stories/20260410139 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/04/10/jalen-duren-scores-20-points-detroit-pistons-beat-charlotte-hornets/stories/20260410139#comments Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:42:31 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/04/10/jalen-duren-scores-20-points-detroit-pistons-beat-charlotte-hornets/stories/20260410139 CHARLOTTE — Jalen Duren had 20 points, Duncan Robinson scored 19 and the Detroit Pistons beat Charlotte 118-100 on Friday night, locking the Hornets into the play-in tournament. Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) battles Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) for the ball. Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) drives against Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball. Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (12) drives into Charlotte Hornets guard Coby White, left. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/04/08/cade-cunningham-double-double-return-injury-pistons-rout-bucks/stories/20260408114 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/04/08/cade-cunningham-double-double-return-injury-pistons-rout-bucks/stories/20260408114#comments Thu, 09 Apr 2026 01:57:01 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/04/08/cade-cunningham-double-double-return-injury-pistons-rout-bucks/stories/20260408114 DETROIT — Cade Cunningham had 13 points and 10 assists in his return from injury as the Detroit Pistons beat the Milwaukee Bucks 137-111 in their home finale on Wednesday night. Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) drives against Milwaukee Bucks guard Gary Trent Jr. (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on April 8 in Detroit. Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) drives against Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (20) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on April 8 in Detroit. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/04/06/banchero-scores-31-bane-adds-25-magic-pistons-123-107/stories/20260406108 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/04/06/banchero-scores-31-bane-adds-25-magic-pistons-123-107/stories/20260406108#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:02:30 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/04/06/banchero-scores-31-bane-adds-25-magic-pistons-123-107/stories/20260406108 ORLANDO, Fla. — Paolo Banchero scored 31 points, Desmond Bane added 25 and the Orlando Magic beat the Detroit Pistons 123-107 on Monday night. Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, right, makes a move to get around Detroit Pistons guard Ausar Thompson during the second half April 6 in Orlando, Fla. Detroit Pistons guard Marcus Sasser, center, loses control of the ball as he is defended by Orlando Magic forward Moritz Wagner (21) and guard Jevon Carter (2) during the first half April 6 in Orlando, Fla. Detroit Pistons forward Paul Reed (7) looks to pass the ball as he gets caught between Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) and center Wendell Carter Jr. (34) during the first half April 6 in Orlando, Fla. Detroit Pistons guard Marcus Sasser, center, passes the ball as he gets between Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane (3) and forward Jamal Cain during the first half April 6 in Orlando, Fla. Detroit Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins, center, goes to the basket between Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr., left, and forward Tristan da Silva during the first half April 6 in Orlando, Fla. 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).