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Pistons Seeking National Anthem Singers
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - The Detroit Pistons are looking for talented, devoted, and open-minded performers who would feel comfortable singing the Star Spangled Banner at the team's home games. The pre-game anthem is a part of the entire game day entertainment package that carries important responsibilities and a pride of accomplishment.
Interested applicants must submit their headshot...
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Ben Wallace says he's retiring after this season
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Ben Wallace insists this is his last season -- without a doubt.
The Detroit veteran says he is looking forward to spending time with his family. The 37-year-old Wallace decided to come back for 2011-12, his 16th season in the NBA. He's now tied with Avery Johnson for the most games played by an undrafted player since the NBA-ABA merger, and Wallace can...
Via Fox Sports Detroit
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9 hours ago
Detroit F Ben Wallace to retire after 2012 season
It was rumored in recent weeks that Detroit Pistons forward Ben Wallace may step away from professional basketball.
Today, it was made official.
According to this Associated Press report, Wallace plans to hang up his sneakers after the 2012 Pistons season to spend more time with his family and focus on interests away from the game.
At 37, Wallace is in the midst of...
Via Rant Sports
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Ben Wallace to retire after season
Ben Wallace insists this is his last season - without a doubt.
The Detroit veteran says he is looking forward to spending time with his family. The 37-year-old Wallace decided to come back for 2011-12, his 16th season in the NBA. He's now tied with Avery Johnson for the most games played by an undrafted player since the NBA-ABA merger, and Wallace can break that mark Tuesday...
Via Fox Sports
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11 hours ago
Pistons 109, Nets 92
Greg Monroe had 18 points and 11 rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons routed the New Jersey Nets 109-92 Friday night for their fourth straight victory.
It's the longest winning streak for the Pistons since a five-game run in December 2009.
Detroit (8-20) spotted the Nets seven straight points to start the game, then answered with a 12-0 run. Jonas Jerebko scored 20 points for...
Via AP on Fox
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3 days ago
Pistons rout Nets for 4th straight victory
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- Greg Monroe had 18 points and 11 rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons routed the New Jersey Nets 109-92 Friday night for their fourth straight victory.
It's the longest winning streak for the Pistons since a five-game run in December 2009.
Detroit (8-20) spotted the Nets seven straight points to start the game, then answered with a 12-0 run. Jonas Jerebko...
Via Fox Sports Detroit
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3 days ago
Monroe leads Pistons with double-double
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- Greg Monroe had 20 points and 12 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons won their season-high third straight game with a 99-92 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday night.
Jonas Jerebko added 16 points and Tayshaun Prince had 15 as the Pistons snapped a seven-game road losing streak. Ben Gordon, playing for the first time in 11 games, added 14 points for Detroit...
Via Fox Sports Detroit
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5 days ago
Pistons' Ben Gordon lauds play of rookie Brandon Knight
Rookie point guard Brandon Knight might have been off from practice Monday tending to the broken nose he suffered Saturday night, but his play of late has definitely been noticed. Ben Gordon returned to practice after missing time with a left shoulder injury and said he noticed how well Knight was playing with Rodney Stuckey before Knight's mishap.
Via Lions Blog
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7 days ago
VID: ABA’s Jacksonville Giants score 211 points, break record
Ok, so the American Basketball Association probably doesn’t have the highest level of play in the minor leagues that feed into the NBA.
That distinction, without doubt, would go to the NBA’s own D-League.
However, when a team scores 211 points to break the professional basketball scoring record for one team, in one game, something’s going right.
Last night in...
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7 days ago
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Pistons G Knight breaks nose vs. Hornets
Detroit Pistons guard Brandon Knight broke his nose in the first quarter of the Detroit Pistons' game against the New Orleans Hornets on Saturday.The rookie suffered the injury when he was elbowed by teammate Greg Monroe while fighting for an offensive rebound.The 20-year-old scored a career-high 26 points in Friday's win over the Milwaukee Bucks.
Via Pro Sports Daily
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Pistons F Villanueva to be sidelined for a few weeks
Detroit Pistons forward Charlie Villanueva will not be returning to the lineup anytime soon.
Villanueva is dealing with bone spurs and tendinitis in his right ankle and will have it partially immobilized for a few weeks.
The team said the diagnosis was made after multiple consultations with specialists. Villanueva will be re-evaluated after an unspecified time period.
The 6-foot...
Via Pro Sports Daily
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Pistons defeat Bucks to snap seven-game skid
Rookie Brandon Knight scored a career-high 26 points and the Detroit
Pistons snapped a seven-game losing streak with an 88-80 win over the
visiting Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.Greg Monroe had his
sixth double-double in seven games with 19 points and 11 rebounds to
help the Pistons avenge a 21-point thrashing in Milwaukee on Monday
night.Brandon Jennings scored 20 points...
Via Pro Sports Daily
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10 days ago
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Pistons start tough stretch in Atlanta
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- The normal 82-game NBA schedule is challenging enough, but this season's compressed 66-game schedule forced by the lockout is even worse.
Every team is playing a lot of games, often on consecutive nights, with few opportunities for practices and no chance to catch your breath.
This week is Hell Week for the Detroit Pistons, who play five games in six...
Via Fox Sports Detroit
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14 days ago
Singler flourishing for Real Madrid in Spain
MADRID (AP) -- NBA prospect Kyle Singler has no regrets over his decision to spurn the Detroit Pistons to play basketball in Europe.
The Real Madrid forward, selected by Detroit with the 33rd pick in the second round of the draft, is one of the few players who didn't return after the NBA lockout ended.
The former Duke forward felt pressured from the Pistons to come back, but...
Via Fox Sports Carolinas
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17 days ago
Shortened NBA season curtailing Pistons' practices
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. Practice?
Yeah, were talking about practice the drudgery that Allen Iverson referred to scornfully on one of the occasions when he clashed with coach Larry Brown in Philadelphia.
Practice time is a rare commodity this season in the NBAs compressed 66-game schedule. Teams like the Pistons, that are rebuilding with new head coaches and younger players, are being...
Via Fox Sports Detroit
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19 days ago
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