Pistons observations: Fighting spirit prevails vs. defending champs

Detroit's five wins have come against the league's marquee teams: Lakers, Sixers, Celtics, Suns and Heat.

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Rested Griffin gives Pistons a jolt in 107-92 knockout of Lakers

Blake Griffin scores 23 and Wayne Ellington adds 20 as Detroit defeats defending NBA champions, pulling away with a 16-0 flourish in fourth quarter.

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Pistons rookie Isaiah Stewart on guarding LeBron: ‘He’s LeBron James’

Pistons center Isaiah Stewart said guarding LeBron James was a valuable experience: 'He's LeBron James.'

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33-year-old Bucks exec. Alex Lasry gets COVID vaccine early

Lasry, a New York City native who is a hedge fund manager, is considering running for the U.S. Senate in Wisconsin in 2022

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Friday’s NBA: Bucks exec Alex Lasry, 33, gets COVID vaccine early

Lasry received the vaccine at a senior living center in Milwaukee despite not being part of a group currently eligible for the shots in Wisconsin.

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Pistons’ Blake Griffin: ‘Proud of the way we played’

Blake Griffin had his best game of the season with 14 of his 23 points in the second half of Thursday's 107-92 win vs. the Lakers.

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Pistons coach Casey gives green light for Delon Wright to go on offensive

The 28-year-old showcased his scoring prowess, knocking down a career-high 28 points in Monday's win over the 76ers.

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Pistons 107, Lakers 92

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Pistons observations: Veterans a silver lining in turnover-heavy loss to Cavs

The Pistons fell to 4-14 at the quarter mark of the season, and they haven’t had back-to-back wins.

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‘Bad recipe’: Turnovers doom Pistons in 122-107 loss to Cavaliers

Jerami Grant had 26 points, his 16th game this season with at least 20 points, Wayne Ellington scored 17 and Mason Plumlee had 15 points and 12 rebounds

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Pistons’ Derrick Rose: ‘Gotta play smarter’

Pistons guard Derrick Rose said they 'gotta play smarter' after 22 turnovers in a 122-107 loss in Cleveland.

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Cavaliers 122, Pistons 107

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Sekou Doumbouya back in Cleveland for first time since dunk heard ‘round the world

The Pistons play in Cleveland tonight for the first time since Sekou Doumbouya's epic dunk: 'I think about it."

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Pistons’ Sekou Doumbouya on strength of second unit

Pistons forward Sekou Doumbouya says the second unit is improving and staying sharp for extra minutes.

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Beard: One year later, Kobe Bryant’s wide-ranging influence still resonates

Bryant’s legacy lingers in his impact on other athletes and his relatability as an everyman.

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Caris LeVert undergoes surgery to treat cancerous growth on kidney

The former Michigan standout is expected to make a full recovery.

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Pistons observations: Perfect offensive blend in signature win vs. 76ers

For once, Jerami Grant (25 points) didn't have to shoulder the scoring load as Delon Wright (28 points) and Detroit played solid defense against 76ers.

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Pistons’ Delon Wright on career-high 28 points

Pistons' Delon Wright talks about his career-high 28 points vs. Philadelphia and his more "aggressive" approach to shooting.

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Beard: Pistons are better served with Blake Griffin in starting lineup

He has diversified his game and became a better 3-point shooter, jumping to 35% on almost six attempts per game

Pistons’ Svi Mykhailiuk: “Every game, we’re close”

Pistons guard Svi Mykhailiuk scored 15 points in Saturday's 114-110 loss against the 76ers at Little Caesars Arena.

Pistons observations: Ellington, Wright are bright spots in loss to 76ers

The Pistons stayed close all the way until the end, but couldn’t get over the hump in the fourth quarter, falling to a 114-110 loss on Saturday night at Little Caesars Arena.

Pistons stay close but 76ers pull out victory in fourth quarter

The Pistons stayed close the entire game and took it down to the wire, before the Sixers pulled away in the final minutes for a 114-10 victory on Saturday night at Little Caesars Arena.

Pistons’ Dwane Casey: “Our record (3-13) sucks”

Pistons coach Dwane Casey talks about Saturday's 114-110 loss against the 76ers: "Our margin for error is very small"

76ers 114, Pistons 110

Pistons observations: Wayne Ellington laying claim to shooting guard spot

The veteran produced another solid performance in Friday's 103-102 loss, shooting 6 of 10 on 3-pointers.

‘Woulda, coulda, shoulda’: Pistons’ rally falls short in loss to Rockets

Jerami Grant (21 points) is fouled on last drive to the basket but after review officials determined the infraction came after the final buzzer sounded.

Rockets 103, Pistons 102

Pistons’ Isaiah Stewart on “frustrating” final possession

Pistons center Isaiah Stewart says it was "frustrating" watching the final possession in a 103-102 loss at Little Caesars Arena.

Cavaliers ship Kevin Porter Jr. to Rockets for draft pick

The teams agreed to the swap less than a week after Porter’s outburst in Cleveland’s locker room convinced team it had to part with the 20-year-old

Mailbag: Casey working on Pistons’ rebuild structure

Coach Dwane Casey said he doesn’t want to throw the young players into the deep end of the pool, where they might not be able to handle the workload

Coach Dwane Casey on facing ex-Piston Christian Wood tonight

"I like the downtrodden, the guys that people doubt," coach Dwane Casey said about facing ex-Piston Christian Wood tonight.

Pistons’ Jerami Grant on NBA officiating

Pistons' Jerami Grant on not getting a lot of calls attacking the rim: "I don't know what I'm allowed to say without getting fined."

‘We didn’t play smart’: Pistons squander 17-point lead in OT loss to Hawks

The Pistons led by 17 midway through the fourth quarter and they couldn’t hold on, falling to 123-115 in overtime on Wednesday at State Farm Arena

Pistons observations: Jerami Grant’s career-high 32 points goes to waste in Atlanta

The Pistons finished their three-game road trip to Miami and Atlanta with two straight disappointing losses

Pistons’ Wayne Ellington: “Got a little bit stagnant”

Pistons guard Wayne Ellington says they "got a little bit stagnant" in Wednesday's 123-115 OT loss in Atlanta.

Pistons coach Dwane Casey on OT loss in Atlanta

Pistons coach Dwane Casey talks about Wednesday's 123-115 OT loss in Atlanta.