Pistons rout Nets for fourth straight victory
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- How well are things going for the Pistons right now?
Ben Wallace even made it to the free-throw line Friday night.
Wallace missed both shots -- his first attempts of the season -- but it didn't really matter because the Pistons beat the New Jersey Nets, 109-92.
Detroit, which led by as many as 30, has now won four straight after a 4-20 start to the...
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1 day ago
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Live scoring: Jason Maxiell starts in place of Ben Wallace vs. Nets
Pistons coach Lawrence Frank announced before tonight's game against the New Jersey Nets that he was turning to the 6-foot-7, 260-pound veteran to try to shake the team's doldrums. The Pistons have lost six straight and 17 of 19 games.
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11 days ago
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...
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13 days ago
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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13 days ago
Austin powers: Pistons' Daye rises up in defeat to Heat
Before Wednesday night's game against Miami, Pistons veteran Ben Wallace believed there were plenty of good times ahead for forgotten forward Austin Daye, who had been starving for minutes this season, languishing for long periods on the bench.
Via Detroit Free Press
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17 days ago
Austin powers: Daye rises up in defeat to Heat
Before Wednesday night's game against Miami, Pistons veteran Ben Wallace believed there were plenty of good times ahead for forgotten forward Austin Daye, who had been starving for minutes this season, languishing for long periods on the bench.
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17 days ago
Pistons coach weighs Big Ben/Jerebko option vs. Thunder
Pistons coach Lawrence Frank might have an interesting decision for tonight's road game against Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Does Frank continue to start defensive stalwart Ben Wallace, or does he opt for more firepower by starting Jonas Jerebko?
Via Detroit Free Press
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20 days ago
Houston Rocks the Pistons
The Pistons, now 3-11, got tossed by Houston 97-80. Detroit went another night with turnover issues letting the Rockets scored19 points off of 20 turnovers.Key Points:The Pistons didn’t go to the line the entire first half. Something that hasn’t happened since December 2003. Detroit finally reached the line mid third quarter. Detroit was 8-for-9 on the night.Don...
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25 days ago
Live scoring: Ben Wallace in starting lineup for Pistons vs. Rockets
Pistons coach Lawrence Frank announced before tonight's game against the Rockets that he was going with veteran Ben Wallace in the starting lineup.
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26 days ago
Live scoring: Ben Wallace in starting lineup for Pistons vs. Rockets
Pistons coach Lawrence Frank announced before tonight's game against the Rockets that he was going with veteran Ben Wallace in the starting lineup.
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26 days ago
Inside the Pistons Newly Renovated Locker Room
After an extensive off-season renovation, the place dedicated to players and coaches got a whole new look. Heather Zara takes a tour of the Pistons new locker room. Obviously not helping at all — The Pistons are stuck in the basement of the Eastern Conference with a 3-10 record. -TO
Ben Wallace Gets DUI With Concealed Weapon
Tayshaun Prince Kicks it with Jessica Alba
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26 days ago
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26 days ago
Pistons C Wallace confirms this is last season
Detroit Pistons center Ben Wallace confirmed he will return after the season.Wallace said he made the decision to make his 16th season his last two years ago.The 6-foot-9 center is in his second stint with the Pistons, rejoining the team in 2009. He had played six seasons with Detroit from 2000-06.Wallace, 37, is a four-time Defensive Player of the Year and two-time rebounding champion.
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January 08, 2012
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January 08, 2012
Ben Wallace Finds Rip Hamilton’s Return to Detroit ‘Weird’
Former teammates Ben Wallace and Rip Hamilton will be on opposing sides tonight when the Pistons and Bulls face off, and Wallace finds the whole thing quite bizarre. From the Detroit News: “For Tayshaun Prince, this is old hat, seeing a former teammate come to town wearing a different uniform. The lone key member of the 2004 title team that hasn’t worn an opposing jersey...
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January 04, 2012
Never-Ending NBA Preview: New Parts In Detroit
The NBA season is here... finally. With that in mind, it is time to flip through the book on the 2011-12 season and to take a look at what the season might have in store -- especially when it comes to the Magic. Be sure to look out for more of these team capsules and to check out all the blogs taking part in this year's NBA Blog Preview (don't worry, I will be linking to...
Via Orlando Magic Daily
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January 03, 2012
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January 03, 2012
Frank credits Wallace, Maxiell stopping Magic
Pistons coach Lawrence Frank has quickly shown he isn't one for a whole lot of praise for individual players, preferring to focus on the team. So it was a little surprising when the first-year Pistons coach made a point of singling out Ben Wallace and Jason Maxiell as key to Monday night's 89-78 victory over the Orlando Magic at the Palace.
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January 03, 2012
Pistons make thier own Magic at the Palace
The Pistons took down the Magic 78-89 Monday night on the Palace for their second straight win. This has to be the best showing form the team this season. And if you watched this one, you saw a Pistons team that didn’t look anything like the first games of the season.
Key Points:
Monore with 2 quick fouls, Maxiell with another 2 in goes Ben Wallace. The Pistons couldn...
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January 02, 2012
Pistons season preview
With the departure of long-time Piston, Richard “Rip” Hamilton, Tayshuan Prince (signed to a 4 year deal) and Ben Wallace are the only Pistons from the ’04 championship team to survive. With Kuester out after one horrid season, new HC Lawrence Frank is now at helm. Frank previously served as the head coach of the Nets and as an assistant coach in Boston. Did...
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December 24, 2011
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December 24, 2011
Professor Wallace's Pupil
If a young big guy shows he wants to learn and is willing to work, he'll have a willing teacher in Ben Wallace. Vernon Macklin is lapping it up and it paid dividends in Tuesday's preseason finale when he grabbed five rebounds in nine minutes and helped the Pistons bounce back to win, Keith Langlois writes for True Blue Pistons.
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December 23, 2011
Knight has been impressive in the exhibition season
Guess it's safe to say that rookie Brandon Knight has blended in well with his teammates. Minutes after he helped the Pistons to a 90-89 victory over the Cavaliers in the exhibition finale Tuesday night, he was joking around with veterans Ben Wallace and Rodney Stuckey in the visitors' locker room at Quicken Loans Arena.
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December 22, 2011
Season a building block for Pistons
The Pistons, like many teams, are a work in progress.
They have a new coach in Lawrence Frank, former New Jersey Nets coach and a former assistant to Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers.
Some of the old stalwarts are back. After plenty of time to think during the lockout, Ben Wallace decided to give it another year. Tayshaun Prince re-signed for four years. Jason Maxiell remains with...
Via Fox Sports Detroit
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December 21, 2011
Season a building block year for Pistons
The Pistons, like many teams, are a work in progress.
They have a new coach in Lawrence Frank, former New Jersey Nets coach and a former assistant to Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers.
Some of the old stalwarts are back. After plenty of time to think during the lockout, Ben Wallace decided to give it another year. Tayshaun Prince re-signed for four years. Jason Maxiell remains with...
Via Fox Sports Detroit
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December 21, 2011
Season a building block year for Pistons
The Pistons, like many teams, are a work in progress.
They have a new coach in Lawrence Frank, former New Jersey Nets coach and a former assistant to Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers.
Some of the old stalwarts are back. After plenty of time to think during the lockout, Ben Wallace decided to give it another year. Tayshaun Prince re-signed for four years. Jason Maxiell remains with...
Via Fox Sports Detroit
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December 21, 2011
Media Day Quotes
Bynum worried about being rushed before the season
Timing is everything. Chemistry is something that you don’t just throw in the frying pan and mix it up with another something, then throw it on top of something, then fry it up and put it in a tortilla and put it in a microwave, heat it up and give it to you and expect it to taste good. You know? For those of you who can cook,...
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December 14, 2011
Pistons’ Ben Wallace Receives Probation
Detroit Pistons center Ben Wallace was sentenced to a year of probation but avoided jail time on drunken driving and gun possession charges that stemmed from a September traffic stop in Detroit.
Via New York Times Sports
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December 13, 2011
News briefs: Pistons' Wallace gets probation in DUI, gun case
Tuesday's NBA news briefs: Pistons center Ben Wallace was sentenced to a year of probation but avoided jail time on drunken driving and gun possession charges stemming from a September traffic stop in suburban Detroit.
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December 13, 2011
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