The Victor Wembanyama sweepstakes has a winner. It's the San Antonio Spurs.
The NBA draft lottery was Tuesday night in Chicago and 14 teams had hope that the ping-pong balls will bounce their way, giving them the No.
Detroit faces Indiana on 13-game road skid
April 27, 2023 GMTDetroit Pistons (16-64, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (34-46, 12th in the Eastern Conference)
Indianapolis; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Detroit hits the road against Indiana looking to stop its 13-game road skid.
Pistons search for coach, hope to draft Victor Wembanyama
April 10, 2023 GMTDETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Pistons, coming off one of the worst seasons in franchise history, are searching for a coach and hoping their new leader has Victor Wembanyama in the lineup.
LaVine, DeRozan put Bulls over Pistons; play-in game next
April 9, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Zach LaVine scored 17 points and DeMar DeRozan added 16 to help the Bulls end the regular season Sunday with a 103-81 win over the Detroit Pistons.
Shortly after, Detroit coach Dwane Casey stepped down for a job in the franchise's front office, capping the Pistons' NBA-worst 17-65 season.
Casey steps down as Pistons coach after last game of season
April 9, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Detroit Pistons coach Dwane Casey stepped down after Sunday’s 103-81 loss to the Chicago Bulls to end the 2022-23 season.
Casey will move to a role in the franchise’s front office.
Detroit heads to Chicago for conference showdown
April 8, 2023 GMTDetroit Pistons (17-64, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (39-42, 10th in the Eastern Conference)
Chicago; Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Pistons visit Nikola Vucevic and the Chicago Bulls in Eastern Conference play Sunday.
Pistons beat Pacers 122-115 to snap another 11-game skid
April 8, 2023 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jaden Ivey relished taking the stage in front of his family and friends Friday night.
Then he stole the show.
The rookie finished with 29 points and nine assists, and Killian Hayes scored a career-high 28 points and the Detroit Pistons beat the Indiana Pacers 122-115.
Detroit faces Indiana on 13-game road skid
April 6, 2023 GMTDetroit Pistons (16-64, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (34-46, 12th in the Eastern Conference)
Indianapolis; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Detroit hits the road against Indiana looking to stop its 13-game road skid.
Nets beat Pistons 123-108, close in on playoff berth
April 6, 2023 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Mikal Bridges scored 26 points and the Brooklyn Nets moved to the verge of a playoff spot by beating the Detroit Pistons 123-108 on Wednesday night.
“We just had to stay locked in down the stretch," Bridges said.
Detroit faces Brooklyn, looks to end 10-game skid
April 5, 2023 GMTBrooklyn Nets (43-36, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (16-63, 15th in the Eastern Conference)
Detroit; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Pistons -10.5; over/under is 223.5
Butler leads Heat to late win against Pistons, 118-105
April 5, 2023 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Jimmy Butler scored 18 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter and the Miami Heat avoided an embarrassing loss by rallying to beat the hapless Detroit Pistons 118-105 on Tuesday night.
Detroit takes on Miami, looks to halt 9-game skid
April 3, 2023 GMTMiami Heat (41-37, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (16-62, 15th in the Eastern Conference)
Detroit; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Detroit will try to break its nine-game slide when the Pistons take on Miami.
Magic hand Pistons 20th loss in 21 games with 128-102 win
April 3, 2023 GMTORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. had 14 points and nine rebounds each before sitting out the fourth quarter Sunday night in the Orlando Magic's 128-102 rout of the Detroit Pistons.
Orlando puts home win streak on the line against Detroit
April 1, 2023 GMTDetroit Pistons (16-61, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (33-44, 13th in the Eastern Conference)
Orlando, Florida; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Orlando will try to keep its four-game home win streak intact when the Magic face Detroit.
Rockets snap 7-game skid by beating Pistons 121-115
April 1, 2023 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Kevin Porter Jr. scored 33 points and Jalen Green added 32 to help the Houston Rockets end their seven-game losing streak with a 121-115 win over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night.
Rockets face the Pistons on 7-game slide
March 30, 2023 GMTDetroit Pistons (16-60, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (18-59, 15th in the Western Conference)
Houston; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Houston enters the matchup against Detroit after losing seven games in a row.
Jalen Williams’ late tip-in gives Thunder win over Pistons
March 30, 2023 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Rookie Jalen Williams' putback with less than a second remaining gave the Oklahoma City Thunder a 107-106 win over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.
The pressure was on for the Thunder, who entered the night two games under .500 and hanging on to the final Western Conference play-in spot.
Detroit plays Oklahoma City on 10-game road slide
March 29, 2023 GMTDetroit Pistons (16-59, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (37-39, 10th in the Western Conference)
Oklahoma City; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Thunder -11
Middleton leads short-handed Bucks past decimated Pistons
March 28, 2023 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Khris Middleton scored a season-high 34 points against the team that drafted him, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Detroit Pistons 126-117 without Giannis Antetokounmpo on Monday night.
Bucks’ Antetokounmpo, Holiday out Monday for Pistons game
March 27, 2023 GMTDETROIT (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks won’t have All-Stars Giannis Antetokounmpo or Jrue Holiday available for their Monday night game with the Detroit Pistons.
The Bucks released an injury report Monday that listed both players as out for the game.
Pistons face the Bucks on 5-game slide
March 26, 2023 GMTMilwaukee Bucks (53-21, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (16-58, 15th in the Eastern Conference)
Detroit; Monday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Detroit heads into the matchup against Milwaukee after losing five straight games.
Siakam scores 32 as Raptors rout struggling Pistons 118-97
March 25, 2023 GMTTORONTO (AP) — Pascal Siakam scored 32 points, Chris Boucher had 19 points and 13 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors routed the struggling Detroit Pistons 118-97 on Friday night for their eighth win in nine home games.
Detroit faces Toronto, looks to end 4-game slide
March 23, 2023 GMTDetroit Pistons (16-57, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (35-38, ninth in the Eastern Conference)
Toronto; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Detroit heads into the matchup against Toronto as losers of four games in a row.
Young scores 30 as Hawks complete sweep of Pistons, 129-107
March 22, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Bogdan Bogdanovic sank three 3-pointers in a 16-0 run early in the second half that allowed Atlanta to extend its lead to double digits for the first time and the Hawks beat the struggling Detroit Pistons 129-107 on Tuesday night.
Analysis: Injuries slowed progress in Detroit, Charlotte
March 21, 2023 GMTThe Detroit Pistons entered the season with a young nucleus led by Cade Cunningham, the No. 1 pick in the 2021 draft. There was talk of a new phase of their rebuild.
Instead, they appear poised to finish with the worst record in the NBA.
Detroit faces Atlanta, aims to halt 3-game slide
March 20, 2023 GMTDetroit Pistons (16-56, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (35-36, eighth in the Eastern Conference)
Atlanta; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Detroit heads into the matchup with Atlanta after losing three straight games.
Herro’s late run helps Heat come back to beat Pistons
March 20, 2023 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Tyler Herro scored 10 of his 19 points in the final 3:20 and the Miami Heat rallied for a 112-100 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night.
Miami improved to 39-34, one game behind the Brooklyn Nets for the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference.
Miami travels to Detroit for conference matchup
March 19, 2023 GMTMiami Heat (38-34, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (16-55, 15th in the Eastern Conference)
Detroit; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Pistons -9.5
Nuggets top Pistons to end skid, clinch Northwest Division
March 17, 2023 GMTDETROIT (AP) — The Denver Nuggets have been so dominant this season that they've clinched the Northwest Division with a few weeks left in the regular season.
Nikola Jokic deferred to teammates early before looking for his shot and finished with 30 points to help the Nuggets beat the Detroit Pistons 119-100 on Thursday night and end a season-high four-game losing streak.
Denver faces Detroit, seeks to halt 4-game skid
March 15, 2023 GMTDenver Nuggets (46-23, first in the Western Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (16-54, 15th in the Eastern Conference)
Detroit; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Denver enters the matchup with Detroit after losing four games in a row.
Wizards snap 3-game skid with 117-97 rout of Pistons
March 15, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Bradley Beal scored 36 points, and the Washington Wizards snapped their three-game losing streak with a 117-97 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night.
Playing without Kyle Kuzma, the Wizards still raced out to a 22-point advantage in the first quarter, and although they've had issues holding those types of leads this season, the last-place Pistons represented little threat.
Washington faces Detroit on 4-game home skid
March 14, 2023 GMTDetroit Pistons (16-53, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (31-37, 11th in the Eastern Conference)
Washington; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Wizards -11.5; over/under is 224.5
Wiseman’s double-double helps Pistons end 11-game skid
March 14, 2023 GMTDETROIT (AP) — James Wiseman had 18 points and 14 rebounds as the Detroit Pistons ended an 11-game losing streak with a 117-97 win over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night.
The Pistons, who hadn't won since beating San Antonio 138-131 in double overtime on Feb.
For Hill, a World Cup return to Manila was long time coming
March 13, 2023 GMTThe path for USA Basketball this summer on its way to the FIBA World Cup is set: from Las Vegas to Spain to Abu Dhabi to the Philippines.
That’s a long journey. In Grant Hill’s case, taking the long way to Manila is symbolic, because his history with the Philippines started about three decades ago.
Detroit faces Indiana on home losing streak
March 12, 2023 GMTIndiana Pacers (31-37, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (15-53, 15th in the Eastern Conference)
Detroit; Monday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Detroit aims to break its six-game home skid with a win over Indiana.
Indiana visits Detroit following overtime win
March 10, 2023 GMTIndiana Pacers (30-37, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (15-52, 15th in the Eastern Conference)
Detroit; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Indiana visits the Detroit Pistons following the Pacers' 134-125 overtime win over the Houston Rockets.
Oubre, Rozier help Hornets deal Pistons 10th straight loss
March 10, 2023 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 27 points and Terry Rozier had 21 points and nine assists as the Charlotte Hornets beat Detroit 113-103 on Thursday night and extended the Pistons' losing streak to 10 games.
Detroit plays Charlotte, aims to stop home losing streak
March 8, 2023 GMTCharlotte Hornets (21-46, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (15-51, 15th in the Eastern Conference)
Detroit; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Detroit aims to break its four-game home slide with a win against Charlotte.
Gafford’s putback gives Wizards 119-117 win over Pistons
March 8, 2023 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Daniel Gafford converted a putback of Bradley Beal's airball at the buzzer, and the Washington Wizards handed the Detroit Pistons their ninth straight loss, 119-117 on Tuesday night.
Detroit faces Washington on home slide
March 7, 2023 GMTWashington Wizards (30-34, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (15-50, 15th in the Eastern Conference)
Detroit; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Pistons -6
Lillard’s triple-double helps Blazers beat Pistons 110-104
March 7, 2023 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Damian Lillard had 31 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists, securing his second triple-double of the season and third of his career before the end of the third quarter, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Detroit Pistons 110-104 on Monday night.
Lillard leads Portland against Detroit after 41-point performance
March 6, 2023 GMTPortland Trail Blazers (30-34, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (15-49, 15th in the Eastern Conference)
Detroit; Monday, 7 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Pistons -5.5
Garland scores 21 points, Cavaliers rout Pistons 114-90
March 5, 2023 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Darius Garland had 21 points and seven assists, Donovan Mitchell scored 20 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers led by 35 points in a 114-90 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night.
Mitchell leads Cleveland against Detroit after 44-point game
March 3, 2023 GMTDetroit Pistons (15-48, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (39-26, fourth in the Eastern Conference)
Cleveland; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland hosts the Detroit Pistons after Donovan Mitchell scored 44 points in the Cleveland Cavaliers' 117-113 loss to the Boston Celtics.
Chicago takes on Phoenix after LaVine’s 41-point game
March 2, 2023 GMTPhoenix Suns (34-29, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (29-34, 11th in the Eastern Conference)
Chicago; Friday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Chicago faces the Phoenix Suns after Zach LaVine scored 41 points in the Chicago Bulls' 117-115 win over the Detroit Pistons.
LaVine scores 41, Bulls top Pistons 117-115 after TO blunder
March 2, 2023 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Zach LaVine scored 41 points and the Detroit Pistons called one too many timeouts, helping the Chicago Bulls hold on for a 117-115 win Wednesday night.
Hornets: LaMelo Ball out for season after ankle surgery
March 2, 2023 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball’s season is officially over.
The Charlotte Hornets announced that the third-year point guard underwent surgery Wednesday to repair a fracture in his right ankle and will miss the remainder of the season.
Chicago faces Detroit on 5-game road slide
March 1, 2023 GMTChicago Bulls (28-34, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (15-47, 15th in the Eastern Conference)
Detroit; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Pistons -5.5
LaMelo Ball breaks ankle in Hornets’ win over Pistons
February 28, 2023 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball made six 3-pointers before breaking his right ankle in the third quarter, and the Charlotte Hornets held on to beat the Detroit Pistons 117-106 on Monday night for their fifth straight victory.
LaMelo Ball breaks ankle, latest setback in rough season
February 28, 2023 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball’s frustrating, injury-plagued season could be over after the point guard broke his right ankle in Charlotte’s 117-106 win over the Detroit Pistons on Monday night.
Ball fractures ankle in Hornets’ 117-106 win over Pistons
February 28, 2023 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball made six 3-pointers before breaking his right ankle in the third quarter, and the Charlotte Hornets held on to beat the Detroit Pistons 117-106 on Monday night for their fifth straight victory.
Detroit faces Charlotte, seeks to stop 4-game skid
February 26, 2023 GMTDetroit Pistons (15-46, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (19-43, 14th in the Eastern Conference)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Monday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Detroit heads into the matchup against Charlotte as losers of four games in a row.
Siakam scores 29 points, Raptors edge Pistons, 95-91
February 25, 2023 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Pascal Siakam had 29 points and eight rebounds for the Toronto Raptors in their fourth straight win, a 95-91 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday.
Gary Trent Jr. scored 19 points and Scottie Barnes added 12, all in the second half, as the Raptors won for the seventh time in eight games.
Detroit takes on Toronto, looks to stop 3-game slide
February 24, 2023 GMTToronto Raptors (29-31, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (15-45, 15th in the Eastern Conference)
Detroit; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Detroit aims to break its three-game slide when the Pistons take on Toronto.
Wendell Carter beats buzzer with tip-in, Magic beat Pistons
February 24, 2023 GMTORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Wendell Carter Jr. tipped in Paolo Banchero's missed layup at the buzzer to give the Orlando Magic a 108-106 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night.
Franz Wagner led Orlando with 21 points, and Carter controlled the boards in the fourth quarter, finishing with 14 points and 14 rebounds.
Detroit visits Orlando on 4-game road slide
February 22, 2023 GMTDetroit Pistons (15-44, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (24-35, 13th in the Eastern Conference)
Orlando, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Magic -6.5; over/under is 229
Tatum’s 38 points help Celtics roll past Pistons 127-109
February 16, 2023 GMTBOSTON (AP) — The Celtics got back their offensive and defensive spark plugs. Together, they gave Boston the jolt it needed to head into the All-Star break on track to accomplish all its goals this season.
Tatum and the Celtics face the Pistons
February 15, 2023 GMTDetroit Pistons (15-43, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (41-17, first in the Eastern Conference)
Boston; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Celtics -9.5
VanVleet tops 30 for 9th time, Raptors beat Pistons 119-118
February 13, 2023 GMTTORONTO (AP) — Fred VanVleet scored 35 points, topping 30 for a career-best ninth time this season, and Pascal Siakam added 28 points as the Toronto Raptors beat the Detroit Pistons 119-118 Sunday for their fourth win in five games.
Detroit visits Toronto after overtime win against San Antonio
February 11, 2023 GMTDetroit Pistons (15-42, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (26-31, 11th in the Eastern Conference)
Toronto; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Detroit visits the Toronto Raptors following the Pistons' 138-131 overtime victory against the San Antonio Spurs.