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Jalen Duren’s Spark for Detroit Pistons Paid Off vs Utah Jazz

Low energy in the early half of the Detroit Pistons’ Wednesday night matchup against the Utah Jazz created a scenario where the Pistons trailed before the third quarter.

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Detroit saw its second consecutive game without Tobias Harris, so Isaiah Stewart joined the starting lineup next to Jalen Duren. The double-big lineup proved to be a winning lineup once again as the Pistons beat the Utah Jazz 114-103 behind Detroit’s alley-oop duo in Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren.

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Cade Cunningham's 28 second-half points lift Pistons over Jazz

Cade Cunningham scored 28 of his 31 points in the second half and added 10 assists as the host Detroit Pistons pulled away from the Utah Jazz 114-103 on Wednesday night.

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Pistons’ Ron Holland II turns insane block into 2-hand slam dunk vs. Jazz

The Detroit Pistons notched their fourth straight win after defeating the Utah Jazz, 114-103, at Little Caesars Arena on Wednesday. The confidence of the Pistons continues to soar, as they improved to 5-2, including 3-1 at home.

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Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Bad Boys / November 5

What I Like and Don’t Like About The Detroit Pistons 7 Games Into The Season

The Detroit Pistons are seven games into the season and boast a 5-2 record to this point. Thus far, there has been a lot to like about the team’s start, as they’ve shown resilience in battling through foul trouble and injuries that have created unpredictable lineups.

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The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Tobias Harris News / Detroit Pistons on SI / November 5

Pistons Will Continue Rolling Without Key Starter vs Utah Jazz

Heading into their Wednesday night matchup against the Utah Jazz, the Detroit Pistons will be without their starting forward, Tobias Harris. For the second game in a row, Harris’ ankle concerns will keep him sidelined, putting his future availability into question.

Malik Beasley News / Hoops Wire / November 5

Malik Beasley drawing strong overseas interest

Teams in Europe and China are showing strong interest in free agent sharpshooter Malik Beasley, according to Donatas Urbonas of BasketNews. Those clubs have reached out to determine whether he’d be open to making the jump overseas.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Bad Boys / November 5

3-Man Fastbreak: Defense leading the way

After an up-and-down start to the season, the Detroit Pistons have found their footing, winning three straight and beginning to carve out a clear defensive identity.

Detroit Pistons News / Last Word On Sports / November 5

The Rise of the Pistons Double Big Lineup Begins Now

The NBA’s latest trend is clear: the return of the double-big lineup, and on Monday night, the Detroit Pistons got their first honest look at it. With Tobias Harris sidelined, Isaiah Stewart slid next to Jalen Duren in the starting frontcourt — and the results were immediate.

Malik Beasley News / Hoops Wire / November 4

Malik Beasley: If I return, I want it to be with Pistons

Malik Beasley says if he gets cleared and makes it back to the NBA, he wants it to be with the Pistons. “If I do go back to the NBA, it’s gonna be with the Pistons,” Beasley said, via Pistons Talk.

Detroit Pistons News / The SportsRush / November 4

Carmelo Anthony Identifies One On-Court Skill Cade Cunningham Needs to Fulfill His Superstar Potential

Cade Cunningham, somewhat quietly and away from the scrutiny of the media, has grown into one of the most exciting young players in the NBA. But he has the potential to be even better, and Carmelo Anthony recently laid out what the Pistons star needs to do to reach that elite level.

Cade Cunningham News / Field Level Media / November 4

Cade Cunningham riding hot streak into Pistons' clash vs. Jazz

Cade Cunningham gained his first All-Star selection last season. The Detroit Pistons guard appears well on his way to earning that distinction again with the way he's playing early this season.

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Detroit Pistons Fan Breaks Down in Tears Upon Seeing His Favorite Team for First Time

Detroit won its fifth game A fan had an emotional experience The NBA Cup is up soon The Detroit Pistons are one of the NBA's early success stories with a 5-2 record on the season after Monday's win over the Memphis Grizzlies.

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Is Pistons star Cade Cunningham getting even better?

Pistons superstar Cade Cunningham started the 2025-26 season with a new look. A closer look reveals that his game may have undergone a bit of a transformation, too.

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Jalen Duren News / Last Word On Sports / November 4

Jalen Duren Breakout Shows He’s Ready for NBA Elite

When the Detroit Pistons elected not to extend Jalen Duren this offseason, it raised the stakes for his fourth year in the league. So far, he’s embraced the challenge.

Isaiah Stewart News / Detroit Pistons on SI / November 3

Isaiah Stewart Issues Pistons a Reminder vs Grizzlies

The Detroit Pistons had to shake up their lineup on Monday night. As a result of Tobias Harris’ setback, which led to an absence, the Pistons rolled out a starting five that included the veteran center, Isaiah Stewart.

Tobias Harris News / Detroit Pistons on SI / November 3

Pistons Will Roll With New Lineup vs Grizzlies Without Tobias Harris

The Detroit Pistons are back from Mexico City, but still on the road for their Monday night matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies. Heading into the game, the team believed there was a chance they could be without their starting forward, Tobias Harris.

Detroit Pistons News / Hoops Wire / November 3