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Pistons edge Hawks 99-98

Cunningham scored eight of his 18 points in the final 3:21 of the fourth quarter as the Detroit Pistons stormed back to edge the Atlanta Hawks 99–98 on Monday night, surviving a last-second lob attempt that fell just short when Jalen Johnson’s tip-in missed at the buzzer.

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The 'Last 40-point game by NBA franchise' quiz

How many of the players to score at least 40 points in a game for each NBA team can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / Yardbarker

Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

NBA News / Ball Exclusives / December 2

Pistons secure close 99-98 victory against Hawks in sloppy performance

The Detroit Pistons have been the best team in the Eastern Conference all season long. If you saw their performance on Monday against the Atlanta Hawks, you may not believe that statement.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / December 1

Pistons Edge Hawks In Back-And-Forth Battle, 99-98

The Detroit Pistons squeaked by the Atlanta Hawks 99-98 in a see-saw affair at Little Caesars Arena Monday night. Cade Cunningham scored eight of his 18 points in the final 3:21, including an 18-foot pull-up jumper to put his team in front for good with 52.5 seconds to go.

Cade Cunningham News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 1

Pistons’ Cade Cunningham sounds off on clutch takeover that doomed Hawks

The Detroit Pistons are certainly getting the heat from their fellow Eastern Conference teams; after a stellar start to the 2025-26 campaign, they have become the hunted among their peers.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 1

Pistons rally late, then narrowly hold off Hawks

Jalen Duren had 21 points and 11 rebounds as the host Detroit Pistons escaped with a 99-98 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday. Cade Cunningham contributed 18 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, five steals and three blocks, while Ronald Holland II supplied 17 points and six rebounds.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / December 1

Detroit Pistons' power rankings position compromised after win streak snaps

The Detroit Pistons are rebuilding themselves after losing two straight games to snap their 13-game winning streak. Their win against the Miami Heat suggests that the Pistons will be just fine in the long run.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / December 1

Detroit Pistons sit inside top-10 of betting favorites to win NBA Finals

The first twenty games of the regular season have felt like a dream fans simply don't want to wake up from. The Detroit Pistons sit atop the Eastern conference with 16 wins and just 4 losses.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / December 1

Detroit Pistons' December schedule will test their abilities on the road

The Detroit Pistons are going to have to be road warriors this month, playing nine of their 13 games away from the Motor City. Here's a look at each game the Pistons will have in the month of December and what to expect.

NBA News / Detroit Pistons on SI / December 1

Pistons look to start new winning streak against Hawks after close win against Heat

The Detroit Pistons have cooled off a bit since their 13-game winning streak concluded against the Boston Celtics last Wednesday. The Pistons have lost

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NBA News / Field Level Media / December 1

Pistons emerge from rough patch upbeat heading into road game vs. Hawks

The Detroit Pistons got back on the winning track Saturday, though it got scary at the end. They'll look to build off that performance when they host the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night.

Jalen Duren News / Athlon Sports / November 30

Pistons Announce Jalen Duren News on Sunday

The Detroit Pistons have taken control of the Eastern Conference early in the 2025–26 season, currently holding a 16–4 record. A huge reason for the team’s strong start has been the consistent play of their big man, Jalen Duren.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / November 30

J.B.Bickerstaff makes bold claim on Jaden Ivey's performance since return from injury

Detroit Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff has carefully managed the return of Jaden Ivey to the lineup, but has offered some positive thoughts since he has come back.

Duncan Robinson News / Detroit Pistons on SI / November 30

Inside the Detroit Pistons bounce back in Duncan Robinson's return to Miami Heat

In the midst of a two-game skid and pressure building on the shoulders of the Detroit Pistons, they exited the Kaseya Center feeling that a weight had been lifted.

Duncan Robinson News / Total Apex Sports / November 30

Pistons Edge Heat 138-135 in Duncan Robinson’s Emotional Miami Return

It wasn’t just another game on the schedule. For Duncan Robinson, Saturday night was a homecoming. Back in Miami, after signing with the Pistons, the city that molded him from an undrafted hopeful into a sharpshooting star, but this time, he wore the enemy’s colors.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 29

Pistons nearly relinquish big lead, halt Heat's win streak

Cade Cunningham had 29 points and eight assists as the visiting Detroit Pistons held off the Miami Heat 138-135 on Saturday. Tobias Harris supplied a season-high 26 points for the Pistons, who nearly squandered a 22-point lead in the fourth but snapped a two-game skid.

Detroit Pistons News / Larry Brown Sports / November 29

Cade Cunningham had one of the slickest missed free throws

Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham appears to have mastered the art of the missed free throw. Cunningham was at the line with his team trailing the Orlando Magic 112-109 in the fourth quarter of their NBA Cup game at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich.

Duncan Robinson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 29

Pistons’ Duncan Robinson details ‘formative’ Heat tenure

As it’ll be strange for fans to watch Duncan Robinson take on the Miami Heat in a different uniform, the Pistons guard returns on Saturday night in what will result in a wide array of emotions.

Detroit Pistons News / Last Word On Sports / November 25

Disrespect Fuels Pistons’ Rise As They Keep Proving Critics Wrong

Despite owning their best start since 2005–06 and sitting at a blistering 15–2, the Detroit Pistons still can’t shake the national disrespect surrounding their rise.

Detroit Pistons News / Total Apex Sports / November 25

Detroit Pistons Jaden Ivey Looking To Be The Perfect Malik Beasley Replacement

The Detroit Pistons are currently riding a franchise-record-tying winning streak and sit at an impressive 15-2, but the return of second-year guard Jaden Ivey is already addressing one of the team’s few areas for improvement.

Detroit Pistons News / Hoops Wire / November 25

Pistons keep climbing, tie ’90 and ’04 champs with 13th straight win

The Pistons used to be the team everyone circled on the schedule. A free win. A skid extender. A breather. Now? They’re the ones doing the streaking. Detroit tied a franchise record on Monday with its 13th straight win, hanging on late to beat the Pacers 122-117 and move to 15-2.

Jaden Ivey News / Hoops Wire / November 23

Jaden Ivey returns, surging Pistons win 12th straight

The Pistons keep rolling, and Jaden Ivey picked a pretty good night to rejoin the party. Detroit pushed its winning streak to 12, matching the third-longest run in franchise history, with a 129-116 road win over the Bucks on Saturday.

Jaden Ivey News / Hoops Rumors / November 21