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Under the Hood: Game 33 at Lakers

Under the Hood – it’s time to see what’s really going on inside this Pistons team.

Firing on All Cylinders

Happy 41st Birthday, LeBron – the Pistons’ gift to you is sending you home with a loss.

Cade Cunningham led the way for Detroit with 27 points and 11 assists while shooting 12-for-19 from the field, including this three after dropping Jake LaRavia.

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Marcus Sasser saw a season-high 24 minutes and added 19 points and five assists while shooting 4-for-6 from deep. It was by far Sasser’s best game of the season.

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Isaiah Stewart made all six of his field goal attempts, including one three, to the tune of 15 points. He’s usually producing at least one highlight reel block at the rim per game now. Watch as how he begins the possession by guarding the pick-and-roll, but then he becomes a weak side rim protector once the ball rotates over to the other side of the court.

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Jalen Duren had 14 points, eight rebounds, two assists, and five steals while continuing to show off his improved offensive game. He made this post turnaround jumper look easy.

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Ron Holland chipped in 11 points and was second on the team in rebounds with seven in 19 minutes off the bench.

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Transmission Trouble

The Pistons’ west coast road trip has ended at 3-2 with wins over the Trail Blazers, Kings, and Lakers with losses from the Jazz and Clippers. While it’s great to come out of the road trip as a winning team, the two losses were from Western Conference teams that aren’t even in the picture to make the play-in spots.

Also, it looks like the team could be without Tobias Harris for a little.

Tobias Harris (Left Hip Sprain) will not return vs. Lakers.

— Pistons PR (@Pistons_PR) December 31, 2025

Isaiah Stewart started the second half at Power Forward in place of Tobias.

Mechanic’s Note

An updated look at the NBA standings:

1. Oklahoma City Thunder – 28-5
2. Detroit Pistons – 25-8
3. San Antonio Spurs – 23-9
4. New York Knicks – 23-9
5. Denver Nuggets – 22-10
6. Houston Rockets – 20-10
7. Los Angeles Lakers – 21-12
8. Minnesota Timberwolves – 21-12
9. Boston Celtics – 20-12
10. Toronto Raptors – 20-14

Source: https://www.detroitbadboys.com/pistons-videos/48870/under-the-hood-game-33-at-lakers

 

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Pistons vs Heat final score: Detroit can’t overcome 22-point deficit

In their first game back after their five-game west coast road trip, the Pistons couldn’t defend their home court as Norman Powell and the Miami Heat brought their physical brand of basketball to Detroit. Even with Cade’s 31-point near triple double, it wouldn’t be enough as Miami would defeat Detroit 118-112.

Both Tobias Harris (left hip) and Caris LeVert (left knee) would miss tonight’s game due to injury, and Isaiah Stewart started in place of Tobias. Detroit started strong, but a 14-0 Miami run near the end of the first quarter would see the Heat take the lead early.

Detroit clawed back in the second quarter behind the defensive effort of Isaiah Stewart who tied his career-high in blocks, but a Jalen Duren rolled ankle before the end of the half made an already thin big-man room even thinner as Paul Reed would have to finish the game for JD.

Marcus Sasser and Paul Reed gave the team good minutes with injuries to the players in front of them in the rotation, and Sass particularly had another strong game. He played 24 minutes and was second in the team in scoring with 18 points to go along with four made three-pointers. After Sasser, Ausar Thompson and Jalen Duren both had 12 points while Javonte Green added 11.

Cade led the way with 31 points, eight rebounds, 11 assists, two steals, and two blocks. He only made six of his 16 shots, but he shot a whopping 18 free throws and only missed one of them. It was another game for Cade with high turnovers (7), but another that also showed the need for another offensive threat for him to share the court with.

Detroit struggled to guard Norman Powell as he led all Heat players with 36 points and was a blazing hot 7-for-14 from beyond the arc. Every time he pulled up for another three-pointer, it felt like it was going in.

The injury list is beginning to pile up again now that Jalen Duren has joined Tobias Harris and Caris LeVert. We’ll see if any of the three can get healthy before Detroit travels to Cleveland for a Sunday matinee at 3PM EST.

Go Stones.

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Pistons vs Heat preview: Game Time, TV, Odds, and More

The Detroit Pistons wrapped up a magical 2025 and face 2026 with the priority to make it even better. That won’t be easy for a team that already finds itself at the top of the Eastern Conference. However, when you listen to this team talk, it is clear that their sights are set high and they are not settling for the complacency of “just happy to be here.” They want a top seed, they want to go beyond, far beyond, the first round of the playoffs, and they want to make sure the rest of the NBA understands that Detroit is not going anywhere for a good long while. Their first test will be the Miami Heat, a muddled team with intriguing pieces, a very good defense, and a great coach still trying to understand if they can get all the pieces to fit together. Though they’ve won three in a row, the challenge is establishing a coherent identity on offense. Without the instant firepower of Tyler Herro, it’s proved to be difficult to put so much on the shoulders of Norm Powell with assistance from the big man duo of Bam Adebayo and Kel’el Ware.

Detroit will again be without veterans Caris LeVert and Tobias Harris, and the Harris injury is starting to sound like something that might be a longer-term issue, but more official information should be coming within the next day or so. That creates more consistent opportunities for the likes of Marcus Sasser and Ron Holland to show they belong on the floor. In either case, neither plays a boring brand of basketball.

Both the Pistons and the Heat thrive courtesy of defense, want to live in the paint, and get out on the break. That means there might be big runs, long scoring droughts, and an inability for either side to truly put the other team away. Sounds stressful!

Game Vitals​

When: 7:00 p.m. ET
Where: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan
Watch: Fan Duel Sports Network Detroit
Odds: Pistons -4.5

Projected Lineups​

Detroit Pistons (25-8)​

Cade Cunningham, Duncan Robinson, Ausar Thompson, Isaiah Stewart, Jalen Duren

Miami Heat (18-15)​

Davion Mitchell, Norman Powell, Andrew Wiggins, Bam Adebayo, Kel’el Ware

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3-man Fastbreak: West coast swing

The Pistons wrapped up their West Coast trip with a 3–2 record, dropping a pair of games to Western Conference bottom-dwellers in Utah and Los Angeles. While both the Jazz and Clippers have been playing better basketball over the last couple of weeks, those losses still leave a bit of a sour taste.

Overall, it’s fair to label the trip a success—and there are some positives and negatives to take from it.

1. More shooting needed​

The Pistons have barreled through the first third of the season and sit atop the Eastern Conference despite not taking—or making—many threes. Detroit ranks 21st in three-point percentage (35%) and 27th in attempts per game (31.5). That lack of perimeter shooting has been masked by elite paint scoring and strong defensive play, but recent games have highlighted the limitations of that approach.

On the West Coast, Detroit found itself in early holes and didn’t have enough reliable outside shot-making to mount comebacks. When that happens, the Pistons often lean into their identity—out-muscling opponents and dominating the interior—but two points at a time only goes so far when facing double-digit deficits.

That raises a legitimate concern come playoff time. If Detroit falls behind, who becomes the spark plug that can shoot them back into games, especially when opponents tighten up defensively and clog the paint?

2. Depth still a weapon​

Marcus Sasser’s performance against the Lakers—19 points and five assists—was a friendly reminder of just how deep this Pistons roster is. While they may not match Oklahoma City’s depth top to bottom, Detroit’s ability to trust players at the end of the bench when injuries or situational needs arise is a significant advantage.

It also speaks to the mindset of players in smaller roles. Sasser and Dannis Jenkins have shown in spurts that when their number is called, they play with urgency and fearlessness—as if every minute matters. That mentality appears to permeate the locker room and has become a defining trait of this team.

3. Bickerstaff’s chaos lineup​

With the Pistons recently returning to full health, some players have seen their roles reduced compared to earlier in the season. That’s prompted head coach J.B. Bickerstaff to experiment when the team needs an energy jolt.

Against Dallas and Utah, when Detroit looked flat, Bickerstaff rolled out a lineup designed to create chaos: Dannis Jenkins, Marcus Sasser, Ron Holland II, Jevonte Green, and Paul Reed. Late in the third quarter against Utah, with the Pistons trailing by 14 and searching for momentum, the group flipped the energy of the game. Jenkins spearheaded the run, finishing with 11 points and a +15 plus-minus, and the lineup helped Detroit claw its way back into contention.

It’ll be worth monitoring whether Bickerstaff continues to deploy this group—or a version of it—moving forward, as it’s delivered results in both appearances so far.

Source: https://www.detroitbadboys.com/general/48880/3-man-fastbreak-west-coast-swing

 

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Pistons vs Heat preview: Kick off 2026 with a bang

The Detroit Pistons return home after going 3-2 on a successful West Coast road trip. Topping the Los Angeles Lakers with ease on national TV was a nice way to end the trip.

Detroit kicks off 2026 with a familiar foe in the Miami Heat. These teams have traded game winners over the last few years. This is a matchup between two coaches who squeeze the most out of the talent in their roster.

The Pistons and Heat are dealing with injuries, but the Heat play a different brand of ball with their star out. Miami loves to get up and down just as much as Detroit (even more).

These are the 2nd and 3rd-ranked defenses, but don’t be surprised if a lot of buckets are put up each way. Pace may be the name of the game in this one.

Game vitals​

When: 7:00 p.m. ET

Where: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan

How: Fan Duel Sports Network Detroit

Odds: Pistons -5

Analysis​

Both the Pistons and Heat drag you into deep waters and make you play their brand of basketball. The Pistons suffocate you and take advantage of the turnovers they create. The Pistons are the third-best team scoring off opponents’ turnovers.

These Heat do the same thing but play even faster across the board. Not only are the Heat fourth in points off turnovers, but they also play with the fastest pace. That hasn’t equaled a *great* offense, but the Heat get so many scoring opportunities because they don’t stop. They never stop running, driving, and looking for outlet passes.

Their lone All-Star last year, Tyler Herro, is out of the lineup with a toe injury, but the Heat offense hasn’t missed a beat. They’ve scored 125 points or more in four of the last five games. Granted, none of those defenses were as special as Detroit’s.

The script is out on the Heat. They drive a ton, don’t set on-ball screens, and are looking to drive and kick. The Pistons’ elite on-ball defenders and scramble defense can offset the Heat’s attack.

It won’t be a simple task for Norman Powell and Jaime Jaquez Jr. to consistently get by the likes of Ausar Thompson, Ron Holland, and even Jaden Ivey. No blow-bys equals a stagnant Heat offense. Those guys have to step up with Tobias Harris doubtful.

Ivey’s play over the road trip was encouraging. He shot the leather off the ball (64% on 2.8 3PA). That volume has to go up, but the shotmaking remains steady like last season. Off-ball shooting, drawing and attacking closeouts, and off-ball defensive awareness are the skills that will make Ivey the long-term 2 in Detroit.

His backcourt mate has dominated the Heat. Cade Cunningham is averaging a near triple-double in the last three matchups, and his game-winner over Bam Adebayo is arguably No. 1 on his career highlights so far.

Andrew Wiggins is a sturdy defender who will take that matchup, but look for Miami to run some zone. The combination of the Pistons’ shooting (35% on 3s, 21st) and Miami’s tendency to go zone means we’ll probably see that sprinkled in tonight.

The battle of the bigs is an intriguing matchup. Jalen Duren and Adebayo could be the bigs who represent America in the 2028 Olympics, along with Chet Holmgren. Both Duren and Adebayo are undersized centers height-wise who make up for it with top-level athleticism and Hulk builds.

Duren is All-Star bound, Adebayo is not. Adebayo will probably finish top five in DPOY voting, but you want more scoring from a guy who will be making over $50M in 2027.

Kel’el Ware becoming more of a vocal point takes the spotlight off Adebayo’s scoring woes. Ware has work to do as a rim protector (discipline, not chasing blocks), but you cannot leave him open. Ware is shooting 47 percent on three 3-point attempts. He’s been a sniper at that size.

Erik Spoelstra built momentum to obtain his first coach of the year award with the Heat’s quick start, but JB Bickerstaff is all over that now.

COY is basically the “hey, I didn’t think your team would be that good” award, and nobody fits that bill more than Bickerstaff. How these great coaches counter each other’s schemes today should be brilliant.

Lineups​

Detroit Pistons (25-8)​

Cade Cunningham, Duncan Robinson, Ausar Thompson, Isaiah Stewart , Jalen Duren

Miami Heat (18-15)​

Davion Mitchell, Norman Powell, Andrew Wiggins, Bam Adebayo, Kel’el Ware

Question of the day​

Simone Fontecchio returns to Detroit today (questionable). Do you find yourself rooting for former Pistons individual success?

Source: https://www.detroitbadboys.com/detr...ons-vs-heat-preview-kick-off-2026-with-a-bang

 

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Submit your questions for The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast

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The Pindown I Let’s Start the New Year Right

Happy New Year!

It’s 2026 and the Pistons still sit atop the Eastern Conference after a bit of a slip-up to end 2025, losing 3 of their last 4. Wes and Blake jump on before the Pistons play the Cavaliers to discuss the unfortunate injuries to Tobias Harris and Jalen Duren, and how the team might fill those roles during their absences. They also break down their New Year’s Resolutions for the players on the roster. What should Jaden Ivey focus on in 2026? Should Isaiah Stewart expand into the starting Power Forward spot? How can Jalen Duren establish himself as the true second star on this team?

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Pistons vs Knicks final score: Motor City dominates the Big Apple

Yeah – that was the most fun game of the season so far.

It was the first return to Little Caesars Arena for the New York Knicks since defeating the Detroit Pistons 4-2 in last year’s first round playoff series. Jalen Brunson’s crossover and jumper against Ausar Thompson was the finale to the Pistons’ season, and I’m sure Detroit had this one circled on their calendar.

This one didn’t disappoint.

Detroit was once again without Tobias Harris and Jalen Duren in the starting lineup, along with Caris LeVert off the bench. New York was actually favored in this game despite being the away team with a worse record.

The Dawg Pound Duo of Isaiah Stewart and Paul Reed started again for the second straight game and they were able to get out to a quick 11-3 start. The first quarter turned into a battle of the point guards as both Cade Cunningham and Jalen Brunson had 12 points as they methodically attacked the opposing defense.

After taking a 33-29 lead, Daniss Jenkins continued to show he belongs as an NBA guard with a couple of jumpers, back-to-back blocks, and a couple of nice assists to Paul Reed and Jaden Ivey. Detroit had a 55-50 lead with just over two minutes left and was able to push the lead to ten before the half.

That’s when Detroit turned it up on both ends of the court. They held New York to only 15 points in the third quarter as the Pistons continued to shoot above 60% from the field. Cade had a role in all of Detroit’s first 14 points and had a monster of a chase down block on Miles McBride. He was shooting directly over McBride and Brunson like they weren’t even there.

Cade had 29 points and 9 assists at the end of the third as Detroit took a 20-point lead heading into the fourth. JB Bickerstaff was able to empty his bench by the of the game as Detroit would go on to dominate New York by 31 points on their way to a 121-90 win.

It was the greatest margin of victory for Detroit so far this season, and it was the lowest amount of points New York had put up all year. It was by far the best win of the season for the Pistons behind their MVP candidate Cade Cunningham who was clearly the best player on the floor.

Detroit’s defense deserves its own shoutout. New York’s starting lineup, outside of Brunson, combined to go 7-for-21 from the field for a total of 23 points. OG Anunoby and Karl-Anthony Towns felt nonexistent. Jalen Brunson had 25 points on 21 shots and the boo-birds were out every time he touched the ball. Oh, and he finished with zero assists – compare that to Cade’s 13.

Guards Daniss Jenkins (12), Javonte Green (17), and Jaden Ivey (16) had impactful scoring minutes off the bench. All three were incredibly efficient, and this was a particularly strong game for Ivey who looked comfortable getting to his spots and created multiple open looks for himself.

Isaiah Stewart and Ausar Thompson played some great defense whether that was full court against Brunson or swatting attempts at the rim. The two combined to get 17 points and 16 rebounds, and there seemed to be a noticeable attempt by JB Bickerstaff tonight to use Ausar more as roller while Stew spaced the floor.

The Detroit Pistons are now 27-9 as they extend their Eastern Conference lead over the #2 New York Knicks at 23-13. Bing bong!

The team will spend the next two weeks in Detroit with five straight home games, and the next one will be Wednesday night against the Chicago Bulls at 7PM EST.

Go Stones.

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Pistons vs. Knicks Discussion: Game Time, TV, Odds, and More

Tonight’s matchup, which saw the Detroit Pistons take on the New York Knicks, was supposed to be a statement game. The top two seeds in the Eastern Conference are squaring off, with the more established Knicks visiting a hungry, upstart Pistons team. This is the first matchup between these two teams since Detroit fell 4-2 in a hard-fought first-round playoff series.

I’m not saying it isn’t that, but the injury report has certainly put a damper on my enthusiasm and tea-leaf reading. Cade Cunningham was added to the injury report (though he is listed as probable) with a hip issue. Caris LeVert is listed as doubtful and isn’t expected to suit up. Jalen Duren and Tobias Harris, both starters, are out. The Knicks will be without Josh Hart, but otherwise have all the vital pieces of their rotation.

Of course, if there is one thing we’ve learned about these Pistons, it is that you should never count them out. They won 13 games in a row this season, many of them without multiple starters, and are the top seed for a reason. They are coming off a big win in Cleveland yesterday without Duren, Harris, and LeVert. There is no saying it can’t happen again.

Game Vitals​

When: 7 p.m. ET
Where: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan
Watch: Peacock
Odds: Pistons +1

Projected Lineups​

Detroit Pistons (26-9)​

Cade Cunningham, Duncan Robinson, Ausar Thompson, Paul Reed, Isaiah Stewart

New York Knicks (23-12)​

Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, Karl-Anthony Towns, Mitchell Robinson

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Under the Hood: Ausar’s Polarizing Play

Under the Hood – it’s time to see what’s really going on inside this Pistons team.

This is going to be a longer breakdown, but I promise it’s worth it.

Ausar Thompson has faced some criticism on social media recently, and it may be warranted. Over the last six games, he’s averaging 10 points, five rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block in 25 minutes per game. Not bad, but he’s shooting 48% from the field, 0% from deep, and 59% from the line.

The percentages are bad, even if his recent free throw percentage is higher than his 55% on the season.

While watching yesterday’s afternoon battle with Cleveland, I noticed plenty of possessions that displayed the good and the bad of Ausar Thompson.

In 22 minutes of play against the Cavs, Ausar finished with eight points, eight rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block while shooting 4-for-9 from the field and 0-for-1 from deep.

Firing on All Cylinders

We all know the main reason Ausar is a starting-level forward in the NBA: he’s a defensive freak.

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It’s his offensive game where there’s so much room for growth, yet he still finds ways to make an impact on that end. This part of his game is still a work in progress, but he is capable of creating shots for himself.

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I can complain about the spacing on that possession, but we’ll save that for the second section. He’s still capable of making plays when the spacing isn’t great due to his passing ability. He’s the sole reason Stew was able to get an open layup on this one.

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And when the spacing is great, he’s going to make the correct read to find the open man.

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He’s best offensively when he’s given a downhill start towards the rim. That means using him as a roller or finding him on cuts – both of which he’s great at.

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Transmission Trouble

Now we get into the part that makes Ausar so polarizing: he is a non-shooter. He’s currently shooting a career-high 28% from deep this season on a career-low 0.6 attempts per game.

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I’m not sure which Cleveland defender is supposed to be guarding Ausar here, or if they’re in a zone, but Thompson goes from having an open three-pointer from the wing to getting stuffed at the rim by Evan Mobley. Frankly, we probably don’t want Ausar shooting threes if the opposing defense is willing to leave him open, but Cleveland certainly can’t defend that way if Ausar was a threat from deep.

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I have a thousand complaints about this next possession:

1. Paul Reed and Duncan Robinson start in the same corner, so Duncan tells Paul to go to the opposite corner in the middle of a Cade/Stew pick-and-roll where Paul’s defender is then able to sit under the basket
2. Cade should’ve realized this beforehand and made sure everyone was spaced out before starting the pick-and-roll
3. Because Ausar cannot shoot, Sam Merrill has two feet in the paint to help on Stew rolling to the basket
4. When Ausar starts his drive, there are four Cleveland defenders with at least a foot in the paint, and Stew is posting up (?) in the middle of the lane, so this is a terrible drive with absolutely no spacing – mostly due to Detroit’s own fault

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This standing layup against three Cavs defenders is just a terrible idea, though, Duncan Robinson is really the only Pistons player relocating along the three-point line to give Ausar an option to kick the ball out.

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Mechanic’s Note

Last, even JB Bickerstaff seems to notice Ausar’s offensive limitations. Ausar wasn’t exactly a player JBB chose to close with as he subbed him out at 4:41 in the fourth quarter to run a lineup of Daniss/Cade/Duncan/Green/Stew.

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JBB subbed Thompson back in for a defensive possession with 54 seconds left after a Detroit turnover, and Stew put on a DPOY masterclass on Donovan Mitchell.

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On the ensuing offensive possession, Ausar is out there with no opportunity to sub Duncan back in, yet Ausar is able to tip-in Jenkins’ missed jumper for the dagger and game-winner over Cleveland – something Duncan Robinson definitely wouldn’t have done.

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All this to say, this is why I find Ausar to be such a unique young player in this league. He has plenty of offensive limitations, and in my wishes for Detroit to be more of three-point shooting team, he’s not going to contribute there.

But he’s contributing on offense in his own ways. You can see the potential as a secondary playmaker with his ability to process defenses and make the right pass, but I also notice how his inability to shoot affects the spacing of the other four Detroit players on the court.

Because of these limitations, you have to play the Power Foward version of Duncan Robinson next to him. I believe you would need two defined shooters, one at SG and one at PF, to really make up for the lack of shooting that Ausar brings to the floor – especially when he’s sharing the court with Duren.

The starting frontcourt yesterday was Ausar, Stew, and Reed due to the injuries to Tobias Harris and Jalen Duren. Those three combined to shoot 0-for-3 from deep in 73 total minutes of play – that level of frontcourt spacing is not going to get it done in the playoffs.

I expect Trajan Langdon to address their lack of three-point shooting at the trade deadline.

Source: https://www.detroitbadboys.com/pistons-videos/48909/under-the-hood-ausars-polarizing-play

 

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Pistons vs Bulls preview: Next man up means something here

The Detroit Pistons continue to do what they can to prove they’re legit contenders. They rocked the New York Knicks in front of the NBA world and have beaten any Eastern Conference team seen as a serious threat.

The Chicago Bulls aren’t seen in that light, but keep stacking good days. Detroit is 3.5 games ahead of the Boston Celtics; games like this can cushion that lead if they handle their business. Detroit has been getting contributions from all over the roster — next man up isn’t just a saying here.

Game vitals​

When: 7:00 p.m. ET

Where: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan

How: Fan Duel Sports Network Detroit

Odds: Pistons -10.5

Analysis:​

The Pistons thumped their Central Division rival three straight times after losing the first matchup last year. A similar trend could be on the horizon this season as Detroit is looking to defeat the Bulls for a second straight time after dropping opening night to Chicago.

I personally love jumbo guard matchups. They’re the future of the league, and seeing them lock horns is great basketball. Cade Cunningham might carry that mantle alone tonight as Josh Giddey is out with an ankle injury, and Cade is listed as probable due to a right wrist contusion.

Giddey was arguably playing at an All-Star level before he went down. The 6-foot-8 creator averages 41.4 points created per Databallr (points + assists) and a monstrous 8.9 rebounds per game. Cade is just outside of the top-10 guard rebounders at 6.2 a contest.

Cade is creating even more than Giddey. Only Nikola Jokić (55.4) and Luka Dončić (53.8) create more points per game than Cade (49.7). Cade is a far better defender than those two, though. Especially guarding the ball.

Cade’s chasedown and helpside blocks garner social media praise and ignite the guys, but his willingness to sit in that chair as the best player on the team does so much for this young group’s energy. No one has an excuse when the top dog is locked in defensively.

The Bulls and Pistons are both young teams for the most part, but they go about their business differently in some ways. Both teams get on the break and make you pay, but the Bulls are dead last in isolation possessions. They run more of a swing swing swing offense as they rank No. 2 in passes per game.

While Detroit isn’t a heavy iso team as a whole, Cunningham has been a one-man wrecking crew, posting 1.10 PPP in isolation (Dončić clocks in at 1.12 PPP). Jalen Duren also cooks mismatches, scoring 1.15 on limited volume. He’ll be out again tonight. Duncan Robinson and Caris LeVert are probable, but Detroit feels confident with whoever is in the lineup.

It hasn’t mattered who’s been in street clothes for this scrappy group. Duren is out? Okay, now you have to deal with more Isaiah Stewart minutes. He’s arguably the No. 1 pound-for-pound defender in basketball. Tobias Harris is out? Cool, now you need HOKA running shoes to chase the Pistons youth up and down the floor.

Daniss Jenkins remains on explosion-watch nightly, and Javonte Green was one of the more underrated offseason signings. He was made to be a Piston. All of these players step up when called upon. Teams pay lip service with the next man up talk, but the Pistons are living it. The schemes remain versatile with anyone playing, and that’s a testament to the buy-in JB Bickerstaff has gotten.

The Bulls’ move-the-ball philosophy remains the same with Giddey out of the lineup. You want to see your system still be implemented even with the star out; kudos to Billy Donovan for cultivating this culture that keeps every player involved.

That’s similar to Detroit, who bring their lunchbox and hard hat to work every night. JB Bickerstaff and Donovan have both gotten buy-in from their guys.

This style of play isn’t resulting in a ton of wins for Chicago, but the Bulls are in the infancy stage of their rebuild. They finally got off those massive contracts last year and should be looking to send Nikola Vučević elsewhere ASAP. Picks and young player progress are top priorities moving forward for the Bulls.

Matas Buzelis is having a solid second season. Besides Giddey, he’s their top asset, and this rebuild hinges on how good the springy 21-year-old can be.

Detroit couldn’t be in a more different position. They can’t afford developmental reps. Their timeline has officially been accelerated. This is no longer a cute team trying to find its place in the league. They’re good enough to win right now if the stars align. Every championship has some aspect of luck attached to it. But the prepared get lucky.

After clobbering the New York Knicks live on Peacock, the conversation around the Pistons is shifting. Daily sports TV shows are crowning them true contenders, FanDuel gives them the third-best odds to make it out of the East (Kicks and Celtics are beatable), and every team knows what type of contest they’re in with the Pistons across from them. It’s going to be an all-around ugly, gritty, grimy game, just like everyone who suits up for Detroit likes it.

Lineups​

Detroit Pistons (27-9)​

Cade Cunningham, Duncan Robinson, Ausar Thompson, Paul Reed, Isaiah Stewart,

Chicago Bulls (17-19)​

Tre Jones, Coby White, Isaac Okoro, Matas Buzelis, Nikola Vučević

Question of the day​

Should the Pistons make a trade, or is this team deep enough?

Source: https://www.detroitbadboys.com/detr...ulls-preview-next-man-up-means-something-here

 

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Pistons vs. Bulls final score: Isaiah Stewart’s career night carries short-handed Detroit

The Detroit Pistons entered tonight with three starters missing, including a late scratch of superstar lead guard Cade Cunningham. While Cunningham, Jalen Duren and Tobias Harris sat in street clothes, the Pistons played a little street ball in a 108-93 win over the Chicago Bulls.

It was always destined to be decided by chaos ball, but that clearly wasn’t the game plan early on for Detroit. In the first half, the Pistons executed a slow, conservative game plan. Essentially, it was bring the ball up the floor, feed Isaiah Stewart inside, and let the big man put in work against tissue soft Nikola Vucevic.

Honestly, it worked pretty well. For Stewart, anyway. He scored 17 points in the first half and had a career-high 31 points by the final whistle. But the lethargic pace seeped into Detroit’s defense, and it just wasn’t clicking. Detroit entered halftime with a 52-50 lead, and neither side was asserting itself. The Pistons were thankful for Beef Stew and Chicago needed Ayo Dosunmu to do all the heavy lifting with 15 points through two quarters.

Detroit went down quick in the third quarter as Chicago started hitting shots and Detroit looked more and more dysfunctional. Chicago eventually stretched the lead to seven and then Detroit decided conservative just wasn’t working. They turned to chaos.

And when you want some chaos, you take the shackles off of Ron Holland and Daniss Jenkins. The fourth quarter belonged to the bench for the Pistons. Detroit held Chicago to 16 points in the final frame and Jenkins went from his traditional role of explosive scorer to maestro with the ball in his hands.

Jenkins had 15 assists off the bench for the Pistons, the most since Ish Smith in 2017. He also had six rebounds, just one turnover, and on a night when he was just 1-of-6 from the floor, he was a plus-20. He was the juice Detroit needed to put this game away.

Holland, meanwhile, played ferocious defense, and it seemed to wake up the rest of the nasty dog crew on the bench. Javonte Green suddenly locked in, and he started getting deflections, steals, and transition buckets seemingly at will. He finished with 11 points and four steals.

On a night when the team was short-handed, the Pistons’ depth shined through again. Little-used rookie Chaz Lanier got some minutes tonight, and even he delivered. He entered tonight playing 141 minutes, almost all in garbage time.

He entered early in the third quarter tonight and promptly hit a three. He hit another a few minutes later. He even hit a middie after hard closeouts. It was his first night playing more than four minutes since mid-November when the Pistons’ injuries were at their worst. He ended up playing 12 minutes of real game action tonight and finished with eight points. He was a critical component to another Pistons win. It’s just that kind of season in Detroit.

The win was the fourth in five games for Detroit. Their home stand continues Saturday when they play the Los Angeles Clippers. Detroit will be looking for a bit of revenge since the Dec. 28 loss at the hands of the Clippers where Kawhi Leonard dropped a career-high 55 points.

Source: https://www.detroitbadboys.com/detr...rts-career-night-carries-short-handed-detroit

 

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Under the Hood: That’s a lot of Beef

Under the Hood – it’s time to see what’s really going on inside this Pistons team.

Firing on All Cylinders

It was a career night for Isaiah Stewart – he finished with 31 points, three rebounds, one assist, one steal, and two blocks in 31 minutes of play. He was a beast down low yesterday as Nikola Vucevic had trouble providing any resistance at the rim against Stew.

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He even added a couple long balls, too!

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Transmission Trouble

Ausar Thompson continues to be his dominant self on the defensive end, but it’s the offensive end where he’s still finding his footing.

Over the last six games, he’s averaging nine points on 46% shooting with two assists and two turnovers per game – those turnover numbers are creeping up lately.

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There were a couple possessions last night where I thought we could’ve generated a better shot than the one he decided to go up with.

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We’re going to see some variance in his shot selection as he continues to figure out his place in the halfcourt offense.

Mechanic’s Note

Daniss Jenkins had a whopping 15 assists last night where eight of them came in the fourth quarter alone.

Blink and you’ll miss it, but this was my favorite pass of the night – I don’t have a clue how he found Chaz Lanier for this wide open three-pointer.

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Submit your questions for The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast

Send in your questions now for this week’s episode of The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast to discuss everything Pistons. Submit your question to the comments section here or on X/Twitter to @TheRealWesD3 and/or @blakesilverman.

Join us live on Saturday afternoon for the show where we’ll discuss the Pistons’ week of games. Just how impressive was the dominant win over the Knicks? And how about Isaiah Stewart’s night against the Bulls? Do you think the Pistons should make a marginal move at the deadline or somewhat of a splash? Or do nothing at all?

Plus, The Pindown has a phone line where you can leave a message and hear your voice on the show. Call (313) 355-2717 and leave us a voicemail with your question. Please try to keep the message around 45 seconds or less so we can fit everyone into the show.

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The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast Vitals:​

When: Saturday January 10 at 2 p.m. ET

Where: Detroit Bad Boys YouTube Channel

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Pistons vs Bulls Discussion: Game Time, TV, Odds, and More

An unpleasant development as we approach tipoff between the Detroit Pistons and the Chicago Bulls — star point guard Cade Cunningham is out with a wrist injury. The injury was noted by the team, but officially listed him as probable on the 12:45 p.m. injury report. By the 1 p.m. update, he was listed as questionable. By 6:15 p.m., he was listed as out. It isn’t entirely clear when he sustained the injury, but some noted instances where it could have happened during Detroit’s blowout win over the New York Knicks. Cunningham scored 29 points in 29 minutes, and there was no sign he was pulled for being less than 100 percent. Jaden Ivey will get his first start of the season in his place. Ivey has played progressively better, but on a slow rise, since returning from injury this season. He also hasn’t been incredibly ball-dominant. It will be interesting to see how he performs leading the starting offense tonight against a struggling Chicago defense. Jalen Duren and Tobias Harris also remain out, and Isaiah Stewart and Paul Reed will once again start in their place. The Bulls are also not the paragons of health as they will be missing Josh Giddey, Coby White and a pair of reserve bigs in Zach Collins and Jalen Smith.

Game Vitals​

When: 7 p.m. ET
Where: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan
Watch: Fan Duel Sports Network Detroit
Odds: Pistons -10

Projected Lineups​

Detroit Pistons (27-9)​

Jaden Ivey, Duncan Robinson, Ausar Thompson, Paul Reed, Isaiah Stewart,

Chicago Bulls (17-19)​

Tre Jones, Kevin Huerter, Isaac Okoro, Matas Buzelis, Nikola Vučević

Source: https://www.detroitbadboys.com/detr...s-bulls-discussion-game-time-tv-odds-and-more

 

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3-man Fastbreak: Rolling into the new year

The Detroit Pistons’ winning ways didn’t stop with the calendar resetting, as the team has won four of its last five games and holds a four-game lead over the Knicks at the top of the Eastern Conference.

Let’s dive into some takeaways from Detroit since the New Year began.

1. One time for Beef Stew​

Is it too much recency bias to say Isaiah Stewart is the second-most impactful player on this team?

The sixth-year big man poured in a career-high 31 points on 14-of-17 shooting in Wednesday’s win over Chicago, serving as the focal point on both ends for a Pistons squad missing several key contributors. Everything Detroit wanted to do ran through Stewart — physically, emotionally, and tactically.

Stewart’s minutes and traditional counting stats may never put him in the All-NBA conversation given how his role is currently constructed, but he remains the heartbeat of what this team wants to be. His 2.1 blocks per game rank third in the league — and to put that in perspective, he’s averaging more blocks than Evan Mobley while playing roughly 10 fewer minutes per night.

Considering how seamlessly he’s slid into a second-unit role and how much his overall game has grown, it’s hard to believe Stewart was a full-time starter just a few seasons ago. His first taste of playoff basketball should be appointment viewing.

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2. Bing Bong!​

What was billed as one of the marquee matchups of the regular season between two Eastern Conference heavyweights turned into a one-sided demolition. Detroit sent a loud message to the visiting Knicks on Monday night, cruising to a 121–90 victory.

Despite missing starters Tobias Harris and Jalen Duren, the Pistons leaned fully into their depth and defensive identity, holding the fourth-ranked offense in the league to a season-low point total. New York never found a rhythm as Detroit dictated terms from the opening tip.

Whether this game was a true preview of a potential playoff matchup is hard to say. The Knicks were also without Josh Hart, and it’s fair to question the level of intensity they brought on a random January night.

What is clear, though, is that Detroit had this one circled. This matchup is personal now. It feels increasingly inevitable that these teams are on a collision course for the postseason — and they’ll see each other next on February 6 back at Little Caesars Arena.

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3. Ivey’s future​

For all the success Detroit has enjoyed this season, the lingering question inside the locker room remains Jaden Ivey — specifically, how he fits into the current rotation and, more importantly, into the franchise’s long-term plans. The conversation remains polarizing, but it is something that is unavoidable at this point.

With Cade Cunningham sidelined by a wrist injury against Chicago, Ivey drew the start, but finished the night playing fewer minutes than Ron Holland II, Jevonte Green, and Dennis Jenkins. He was largely absent during crunch time as the Pistons pulled away, while rookie Chaz Lanier took on a bigger late-game role.

There have been flashes of high-level play since Ivey’s return from injury, but the consistency hasn’t matched expectations. He hasn’t fully emerged as the secondary creator next to Cunningham that many believed Detroit would need down the stretch of this season — and beyond.

With the trade deadline now less than a month away, it’s a situation worth monitoring closely if Detroit were to make a big(ish) move.

Source: https://www.detroitbadboys.com/general/48973/3-man-fastbreak-rolling-into-the-new-year

 

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Pistons vs. Clippers final score: Fourth-quarter meltdown costs Detroit

The short-handed Detroit Pistons missing three starters and a key backup were winning by double-digits for the majority of a rematch against the Los Angeles Clippers on hot early shooting from Duncan Robinson and a tenacious defense that turned plenty of turnovers into ample easy baskets. The script flipped in the fourth quarter, however, and the Pistons missed shots, committed dumb fouls and turned the ball over 10 times. That meltdown saw a 14-point lead turn into a 98-92 loss.

The Pistons played without starters Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren, Tobias Harris, and backup big man Isaiah Stewart. That created opportunities for two two-way players, and tonight the results were mixed. Daniss Jenkins committed several key turnovers in the fourth quarter and hit just one of his three three-pointers. Tolu Smith was just 1-of-7 from the floor, but did his 7-of-8 from the foul line to go with 14 rebounds. But both struggled on D late in the game, and it proved costly.

Detroit started hot, with Duncan Robinson hitting three after three en route to 20 first-half points. The Clippers decided they had just about enough of Detroit’s best (only?) shooter burning them, and made a concerted effort to not allow Duncan another easy shot. He didn’t score in the second half.

And Pistons shooters not named Robinson were 3-of-28 from deep.

Despite the offensive struggles, it looked like the Pistons were in line to take this one courtesy of their defense, which remains one of the most dangerous in the league.

A Caris LeVert steal led to a thunderous windmill dunk from Ron Holland in transition to give the Pistons an 84-70 lead with 9:37 in the game. All Detroit needed to do was stay locked in on defense and eliminate any mistakes on offense. They did just about the opposite.

In the next 64 seconds, the Clippers had scored seven points. A Jordan Miller three 70 seconds later cut the lead to two.

Detroit had no answers for Kawhi Leonard (26 points) or John Collins (25), and while they forced James Harden into a tough 4-of-20 shooting night, he was able to coax his way to the free-throw line like we know Harden can. he was 1o-of-11 from the charity stripe and scored 19 points.

It became simply too difficult for the Pistons to run a functional offense once they couldn’t rely on the Clippers turning the ball over. With all the attention on Robinson, it left Jenkins, LeVert and Javonte Green to try to create for themselves. We know LeVert with the ball in his hands is always an adventure, and I’d wager Jenkins had never had to deal with so much defensive attention focused on him at the NBA level.

It was a bummer to see the lead crumble away, but I suppose it shouldn’t be a huge surprise that the Pistons couldn’t close this one out. The Pistons don’t play again until Thursday against the Suns. Hopefully by then Cunningham and Duren can return to the lineup.

Source: https://www.detroitbadboys.com/detr...l-score-fourth-quarter-meltdown-costs-detroit

 

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The Pindown: Jalen Duren, All Star?

Wes and Blake hop in to record right before the Pistons rematch against the Los Angeles Clippers to continue their New Year’s Resolutions for the roster. What should Cade aim to improve? How far will this group go in the playoffs? And how should Langdon seek to continue to position this roster for success? They dive into the big question from fans — do the Pistons even need to make a big trade? And, finally, the guys discuss why a potential Jalen Duren extension will not be as back-breaking as those post-rookie maximum contracts Andre Drummond and Deandre Ayton were.

We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episode!

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