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NBA News / Total Apex Sports / December 23
Pistons Survive Late-Game Scare to Escape Portland with a Win 110-102
For a moment Monday night, it looked like the Detroit Pistons were about to offer up a masterclass on how to give a game away. They had walked into the Moda Center, built a commanding 21-point lead, and looked every bit like the Eastern Conference leaders their 23-6 record suggests they are.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / December 23
Pistons Continue Their Run At The Top Of The East With Hard-Fought Win Against Trail Blazers
Detroit never lost control of the night, even when it looked like they might. The Pistons jumped on Portland early, stretched the lead past 20, then spent most of the fourth quarter dealing with their own sloppiness before finally slamming the door in a 110-102 win over the Trail Blazers.
Jalen Duren News / Field Level Media / December 23
Jalen Duren's sharp shooting helps Pistons take down Trail Blazers
Jalen Duren scored 26 points on 11-of-15 shooting and collected 10 rebounds to help the Detroit Pistons post a 110-102 victory over the host Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.
The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz
In NBA history, a player has scored 40 or more points on Christmas Day on 30 occasions. How many of those can you name in five minutes?
Ausar Thompson News / Detroit Bad Boys / December 23
Ausar Thompson saves the day for Detroit 
When this game started, it was setting up to be a disaster for Ausar Thompson and a masterclass from Cade Cunningham. When the horn finally sounded, with the Detroit Pistons surviving 110-102 over the Portland Trail Blazers, the script had flipped completely.
Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
Cade Cunningham News / Detroit Pistons on SI / December 22
NBA power rankings keep Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons among elite teams
The Detroit Pistons remain the number one team on the Eastern Conference with a 22-6 record through 28 games. While the Pistons are first in the East, they aren't first in NBA.com writer John Schuhmann's power rankings.
Detroit Pistons News / Field Level Media / December 22
Cade Cunningham looks to remain on roll as Pistons face Blazers
Cade Cunningham attempts to follow up his third triple-double of the season with another strong effort when the Detroit Pistons visit the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.
Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / December 21
Cade Cunningham might not be only Detroit Pistons All-Star
The Detroit Pistons are the number one team in the Eastern Conference, which should allow them to be well represented at the All-Star Game in February.
Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / December 21
Previewing the Detroit Pistons upcoming 10-day road trip
The Detroit Pistons embark on their longest road trip of the season starting tomorrow night against forward Deni Avdija and the Portland Trailblazers. Pistons head coach JB Bickerstaff leads his team into five away games and ten days of travelling.
NBA News / Detroit Bad Boys / December 21
Under the Hood: Game 28 vs Hornets
Under the Hood – it’s time to see what’s really going on inside this Pistons team. Firing on All Cylinders The Detroit Pistons rolled the Charlotte Hornets last night where every Detroit starter scored at least 14 points.
NBA News / Detroit Pistons on SI / December 21
Detroit Pistons ride brilliant fourth quarter to win vs. Charlotte Hornets
The Detroit Pistons are celebrating after a big 112-86 win against the Charlotte Hornets this evening at home inside Little Caesars Arena. The game became a blowout in the fourth quarter, but going into the final 12 minutes of the game, the Pistons only had a seven-point lead over the Hornets.
NBA News / Field Level Media / December 20
Hot fourth quarter pushes Pistons to victory over Hornets
Cade Cunningham recorded a triple-double with 22 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists as the Detroit Pistons pulled away from the visiting Charlotte Hornets 112-86 on Saturday night.
NBA News / Field Level Media / December 19
Pistons get brief respite at home vs. Hornets
The Detroit Pistons get one last opportunity to play in front of their home fans this month when they host the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night. The Eastern Conference-leading Pistons will embark on a five-game road trip the remainder of December.
J.B. Bickerstaff News / Hoops Wire / December 19
Pistons’ JB Bickerstaff: Ref wanted to make game about refs
The Pistons didn’t lose Thursday night’s game in Dallas only because of the officiating. Coach J.B. Bickerstaff made sure to say that part out loud. But he also made it very clear he had a serious problem with how the game was called.
J.B. Bickerstaff News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 19
Pistons’ JB Bickerstaff takes subtle shot at officials after losing to Mavericks
The Detroit Pistons walked off the floor drained after a 116–114 overtime loss to the Dallas Mavericks, and JB Bickerstaff made sure the frustration was heard.
Detroit Pistons News / Larry Brown Sports / December 18
Ausar Thompson gets ejected after confronting referee John Goble
Ausar Thompson was not exactly in the holiday spirit during Thursday’s game. The Detroit Pistons forward Thompson was ejected on Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 18
Jalen Brunson sinks game-winner to complete Knicks' 15-point comeback
There is a reason that New York Knicks superstar point guard Jalen Brunson is considered "Mr. Fourth Quarter." And Brunson showed why on Thursday night.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 18
Pistons' J.B. Bickerstaff getting last laugh on his old team
After he brought the team back to respectability, the Cleveland Cavaliers fired their old coach J.B. Bickerstaff in 2024. Since then, he's turned the Detroit Pistons around.
Detroit Pistons News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 18
1 deal Pistons must make with 2025-26 NBA trade season underway
To the surprise of many, the Detroit Pistons are atop the Eastern Conference standings. This comes just two years after they tied the record for consecutive losses.
Jaden Ivey News / Last Word On Sports / December 18
Jaden Ivey’s Play Shows Why Patience Matters For the Pistons
Coming into the season, Jaden Ivey’s play was viewed as the answer to several of the Detroit Pistons’ roster questions. With Dennis Schröder no longer in the picture, many believed Ivey could fill the secondary ball-handler role behind Cade Cunningham.
Detroit Pistons News / Yardbarker / December 17
How did Pistons end up at top of Eastern Conference?
The Pistons have exceeded the expectations of just about everybody, and it appears that their remarkable 21-5 start is no fluke.
Javonte Green News / Last Word On Sports / December 16
Why Javonte Green’s Impact Is Crucial For Pistons’ Success
When the Detroit Pistons signed Javonte Green this offseason, it barely registered as an impact move. A veteran who had bounced around the league, Green arrived without much fanfare despite possessing a skill set that fit neatly with the identity the Pistons established last season.
Anthony Davis News / Hoops Rumors / December 16
Pistons Reportedly Not Targeting Anthony Davis
Shams Charania of ESPN reported last week that the Pistons were expected to be among the suitors for Mavericks big man Anthony Davis. However, league sources tell Hunter Patterson of The Athletic that Davis isn’t currently on Detroit’s radar, as the team is focused on “internal growth” rather than a major win-now acquisition.
Detroit Pistons News / Last Word On Sports / December 15
Detroit Pistons 6 Christmas Wishes
The Detroit Pistons head into the holiday season as high as the franchise has been in decades. But things can quickly go downhill for the Motowners, who haven’t made the postseason in consecutive seasons since the late 2000s.
Jalen Duren News / Hoops Wire / December 13
Jalen Duren: Pistons are NBA’s best team and will continue to show it
After nearly a week away from the floor, the Eastern Conference-leading Pistons wasted no time reminding everyone they are for real. Detroit rolled past Atlanta on Friday, hanging 142 points on the Hawks in a runaway win that pushed the Pistons to 20-5.
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