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Pistons' lack of assists proves costly

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:42:00 EST

Here's one reason why the Pistons had such a poor third quarter Wednesday in their 87-81 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. The Pistons had one assist.

Knicks to Allen Iverson: No thanks

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:42:00 EST

The New York Knicks said Friday they have decided not to pursue Iverson, the former Piston who was waived by the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday.

Peja Stojakovic leads Hornets past Suns

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:42:00 EST

Stojakovic hit seven 3-pointers during a 25-point, 13-rebound performance, and the Hornets defeated the Phoenix Suns 110-103 on Thursday night.

Pistons' latest comeback fizzles again

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:12:00 EST

The Pistons, playing their fourth game in five nights (in four different cities) had few answers to counter the Trail Blazers -- until late in the game, which is becoming a custom.

Terry Foster: Michael Jordan isn't Jackie Robinson of basketball

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

LeBron James has his heart in the right place. But his suggestion that the NBA should retire Michael Jordan's No. 23 throughout the league is a bad idea.

Rashard Lewis and Magic overpower Thunder

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Rashard Lewis thinks he had a triple-double sometime in his basketball career, so he wasn't all that concerned that he didn't get a chance to post another one.

Pistons lit up by livid Lakers

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:22:00 EST

The Los Angeles Lakers came into Tuesday's game angry, and the Pistons paid the price. But not without the Pistons giving the Lakers one big scare.

Ted Kulfan: Tayshaun Prince frustrated with injury

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Sitting is driving Prince crazy. He's played nearly 500 consecutive games and is now on the outside, all because of a small ruptured disc in his back.

Short-handed Warriors put up gutsy effort in loss to LeBron & Co.

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Rookie Stephen Curry and the Warriors (3-7) dressed just seven healthy bodies. Then there was the matter of faceing LeBron James.

Pistons' trip might provide measuring stick

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:42:00 EST

Maybe they are who we think they are -- to paraphrase former NFL coach Dennis Green -- a 5-5 team that can look like an extremely dangerous team on certain evenings.