Detroit Pistons: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

How the Detroit Pistons Outlasted the Cleveland Cavaliers in Friday Victory

The Detroit Pistons claimed victory in a distance run against a division rival with a 122-119 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. Center Jalen Duren took the spotlight for Detroit in the Motor City matchup with 33 points and a game-high 16 rebounds.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Malfunctioning arena horn delayed Pistons-Cavaliers for 13 minutes

The Detroit Pistons hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers at Little Caesars Arena on Friday night in a game that featured more than just basketball drama. In the third quarter, with the Pistons clinging to a slim 65-64 lead, a power surge triggered an electrical malfunction, sending the arena’s overhead horn into an unrelenting blare.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / February 28

'I’m Just Grinding' – Detroit Pistons Star Downplays Dominant Career Night in Overtime Victory Vs. Cleveland Cavaliers

Jalen Duren led the Detroit Pistons in scoring during their 122-119 overtime victory against the undermanned Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday evening. The first-time All-Star had 33 points, 16 rebounds, three assists, and three blocks on 11-for-19 shooting from the field and 11-for-15 shooting from the free throw line.

Donovan Mitchell News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most multi-three NBA games' quiz

How many of the players in NBA history to make multiple three-pointers in at least 400 games can you name in eight minutes?

The 'NBA active 40-point game leaders' quiz

The 'Active 30-point games in an NBA season leaders' quiz

The 'NBA all-time assist leaders' quiz

Jalen Duren News / Field Level Media / February 27

Pistons rally past Cavaliers in OT behind Jalen Duren

Jalen Duren scored 33 points and grabbed 16 rebounds, and the host Detroit Pistons rallied from a nine-point deficit late in regulation to win 122-119 in overtime against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / February 27

Pistons Player Ratings: Clutch Performances Across The Board In Epic Overtime Win Against Cavaliers

The Detroit Pistons didn’t shoot it well from deep. They didn’t always look polished. But when it mattered most, they were tougher, sharper, and more composed.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / February 28

Tensions Flare During Cavs-Pistons as Dennis Schroder, JB Bickerstaff’s Heated Exchange Leads to Fan Ejection

After that horn went rogue, there was a pause in the game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons. This time, because of a rogue spectator.

Dennis Schroder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 27

Pistons fan ejected after Dennis Schroder diss

Friday night at Little Caesars Arena was already trending toward “all-time weird” status, but things took a sharp turn from technical chaos to sideline drama.

Detroit Pistons News / EssentiallySports / February 27

What Happened During Cavs vs Pistons? Buzzer Malfunction Sparks Frustration After Game Delay at Little Caesars Arena

The Detroit Pistons are hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers for a nationally televised game today, for a marquee matchup between two top-four Eastern Conference contenders.

Cade Cunningham News / The SportsRush / February 27

'He Does Everything Right': Shaquille O’Neal Picks Cade Cunningham to Win MVP

Something feels different in Detroit this season, and it starts with Cade Cunningham. The former top overall pick is finally putting it all together, averaging 24 points a night while guiding the Pistons to the best record in the Eastern Conference.

Detroit Pistons News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 27

Pistons guard Cade Cunningham gets MVP nod over Jaylen Brown from Shaq

Cade Cunningham is having arguably the best season of his career so far, as he’s leading the Detroit Pistons to the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference through 57 games.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Detroit Pistons News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 27

JB Bickerstaff’s clear message for Cade Cunningham’s MVP campaign

As the NBA regular season is in its final stretch, a name that has emerged as one of the candidates for the league’s MVP Award is Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham.

Detroit Pistons News / Last Word On Sports / February 27

Pistons Championship Contention Needs More Than Elite Defense

The Detroit Pistons didn’t stumble into championship contention — they’ve forced the league to reckon with them. At 43-14, they hold the best record in basketball.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

The 'Most multi-three NBA games' quiz

The 'Cy Young winners of the 2000s' quiz

The 'Last 1K-rushing-yard season by team' quiz

Jalen Duren News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 27

Pistons star Jalen Duren’s all-in mindset on winning a championship right now

The Detroit Pistons have the best record in the league at 43-14 and are 5.5 games ahead of the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference. After years and years of miserable play after winning championships in the early 2000s, the Pistons are finally back at the top of the league.

Detroit Pistons News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 27

Pistons legend Ben Wallace supports Isaiah Stewart comparisons – ‘I definitely see it’

NBA Hall of Famer Ben Wallace supports comparisons between himself and Isaiah Stewart, adding further validation to the young forward’s emergence during the Detroit Pistons’ standout season.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / February 27

Ranking Detroit Pistons Three Toughest Eastern Conference Foes This Season

There's never a good time to get complacent, but we're at the point in the season where mistakes need to be an all-time minimum and mindsets need to be as sharp as possible.

NBA News / Detroit Pistons on SI / February 27

Why the Detroit Pistons Catch Cleveland Cavaliers at Perfect Time

The Detroit Pistons will look to keep the momentum going from their win over the Oklahoma City Thunder as they welcome the Cleveland Cavaliers to Detroit on Friday night.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / February 27

Cavs injury report grows ahead of Pistons matchup

The Cavaliers were riding high Tuesday night. Beat the Knicks. Looked connected. Sounded confident. Felt like something was clicking. Two days later, the injury report reads like a novel.

J.B. Bickerstaff News / Detroit Pistons on SI / February 26

Detroit Pistons Head Coach J.B. Bickerstaff Questioned Over Lineup Decisions

Cracks, even hairline ones, have a way of drawing attention when a team is chasing the top of the standings. Could that be the case with the Detroit Pistons?

Detroit Pistons News / Athlon Sports / February 26

Pistons Announce Change of Plans After Unfortunate WNBA News

The Detroit Pistons had something special planned, but now they’re taking a moment to reflect. The Pistons announced that the planned 20th anniversary

Cade Cunningham News / Yardbarker / February 25

Pistons' Cade Cunningham bolsters MVP case in big win over Thunder

Cade Cunningham had a tough shooting night Tuesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He bounced back in a big way in a 124-116 win over the league-leading Oklahoma City Thunder.

Cap crunch in OKC? Why Isaiah Hartenstein and Luguentz Dort could be odd men out

Spurs don't let Pistons push them around in ninth straight win

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama does it all in win over Pistons

The all-time leading rebounder for every NBA franchise

The 'Active 40-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz