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Pistons vs. Knicks: How Detroit Can Prove It's the Team to Beat in the East

The Detroit Pistons have started the 2026-2027 season on a roll, with three early wins against Eastern Conference powerhouses. Coming into the season, the Pistons were not expected to be a high seed in the East, but they have silenced the critics by defeating the Boston Celtics 121-113.

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Pistons vs Knicks Prediction, Pick, NBA Odds for Tuesday, October 27

The Detroit Pistons (3-0) and New York Knicks (0-3) will clash in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET from Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Bad Boys / October 27

3-man Fastbreak: Three thoughts from Detroit’s opening week

An eventful offseason for the Detroit Pistons made the last few months feel short. After the dust settled, suddenly, we had games! And with them came plenty of early impressions.

J.B. Bickerstaff News / Larry Brown Sports / October 27

Watch: JB Bickerstaff had a disgusted reaction to an unexpected interaction with a ref

Detroit Pistons head coach JB Bickerstaff took exception to a referee touching him during Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Late in the first quarter of the contest at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pa., the broadcast caught Bickerstaff swatting away a referee’s hand after the official placed his right hand on the coach’s chest.

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The 'NBA scoring champs since 1976' quiz

How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?

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Cade Cunningham News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 26

Pistons’ Cade Cunningham brushes off noisy haters after taking down 76ers in battle of undefeated

On Sunday evening, the Detroit Pistons continued their undefeated season thus far with a road win over the Philadelphia 76ers. The 76ers were without a couple of key players, including Joel Embiid and VJ Edgecombe, in this one, but it was still an impressive performance for Detroit on the road pushing its record to 3-0.

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Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / October 26

Detroit Pistons Are 3-0, and Their Blue Collar Identity Has a New Offensive Dimension

There haven’t been any fancy additions or major changes. It’s largely the same group picking up their lunch pails and grinding on both ends of the floor.

NBA News / Detroit Pistons on SI / October 26

Big Road Win Against the 76ers Shows the Pistons Are a Problem in the East

A statement win for the Detroit Pistons as they walked into the City of Brotherly Love and gave the Philadelphia 76ers their first loss of the season. There was no Jalen Duren for the Pistons, and for the 76ers, there was no Joel Embiid or VJ Edgecombe.

WNBA News

Valkyries regain home-court advantage in WNBA Finals Game 4 battle

WNBA Finals takeaways: Valkyries regain home-court advantage in defensive Game 4 battle

Angel Reese and Atlanta Dream help WNBA Finals make history

Fever undergo another major leadership change by parting ways with GM Amber Cox

Enes Kanter Freedom denied entry after refusing WNBA Finals suite

Detroit Pistons News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 25

Pistons’ Cade Cunningham gives JB Bickerstaff the ultimate praise after 3-0 start

Heading into the 2026-27 season, the general consensus on the Detroit Pistons seemed to be down. But many appeared to simply forget that this Pistons team won 60 games last season and brought back most of their core players.

Cade Cunningham News / Field Level Media / October 25

Cade Cunningham, Pistons blow past 76ers in battle of unbeatens

Cade Cunningham notched 26 points, eight rebounds and eight assists as the visiting Detroit Pistons topped the Philadelphia 76ers 106-93 on Sunday. Detroit improved to 3-0 despite playing without two starters, as Jalen Duren (hamstring) and Ausar Thompson (ankle) sat out the contest.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Bad Boys / October 25

The Pindown: Reacting to Week One!

Wes and Robbie cover Detroit’s first two wins against the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat. Looking for discounted Pistons tickets?? Central Michigan University’s Sports Management program has partnered with the Detroit Pistons to allow students the opportunity to sell you just that!

NBA News / Detroit Pistons on SI / October 25

Detroit Pistons vs. Philadelphia 76ers Preview, Availability Report

Two of the Eastern Conference’s top teams will face off on Sunday night in the City of Brotherly Love, as the Detroit Pistons and Philadelphia 76ers both

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Jalen Duren News / Field Level Media / October 25

Pistons C Jalen Duren (hamstring) out at least two weeks

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren will be sidelined at least two weeks with a right hamstring strain, the team announced Sunday. Duren exited in the second quarter of Detroit's 128-111 win over the Miami Heat on Friday.

Jalen Duren News / Hoops Rumors / October 25

Jalen Duren (Strained Hamstring) Out At Least Two Weeks

Pistons center Jalen Duren has been diagnosed with a strained right hamstring and will be reevaluated in two weeks, the team announced today (via Twitter).

Malik Beasley News / EssentiallySports / October 24

Exiled NBA Star Malik Beasley Takes U-Turn on Federal Probe After Claiming Innocence

The federal gambling probe in the NBA could be taking a different turn. Malik Beasley has notified the court that he intends to change his plea in the ongoing federal sports gambling investigation into the NBA.

Detroit Pistons News / Larry Brown Sports / October 24

New developments emerge in Malik Beasley gambling case

Former NBA sharpshooter Malik Beasley is reportedly close to accepting a plea deal regarding federal charges that he manipulated his play to impact gambling outcomes.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / October 24

These Two Pistons Players Prove Detroit Has More Weapons Than Ever

The Pistons have played against two Eastern Conference powerhouses coming into the year and have been able to defeat them in two different ways. Against the Celtics, they were able to overcome a 20-point deficit and win the game.

Detroit Pistons News / Hoops Rumors / October 24

Malik Beasley Enters Plea Negotiations In Sports Gambling Case

Veteran NBA guard Malik Beasley is in plea negotiations with Department of Justice lawyers regarding federal charges that he manipulated his play with the Bucks during the 2023/24 season in a sports gambling scheme, Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic reports.

Detroit Pistons News / Yardbarker / October 21

Pistons improved on major weakness in opening day win

Even after claiming 60 wins and the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference last season, the Pistons came into the 2026-27 NBA campaign with one major question looming over their head.

Celtics-Pistons takeaways: Ferocious second-half comeback leads to Detroit win; Boston wastes historic Paul George debut

Celtics' Jayson Tatum starts 2026-27 NBA season with quiet 13-point performance vs. Pistons

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The 'Most 5 3-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the players to make at least five three-pointers in at least 70 NBA games can you name in five minutes?

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 20

Celtics' Jayson Tatum starts season with quiet 13-point performance

Celtics' Jayson Tatum starts 2026-27 NBA season with quiet 13-point performance vs. Pistons

After trading guard Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason, the Boston Celtics want Tatum to cement himself as a clear No. 1. He didn't look ready to assume that role in Boston's 121-113 loss to the Detroit Pistons in the Celtics season opener on Tuesday.

Paul George makes history in Celtics debut

Celtics-Pistons takeaways: Ferocious second-half comeback leads to Detroit win; Boston wastes historic Paul George debut

The 'Active 10K-point NBA scorers' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 20

Celtics-Pistons takeaways: Ferocious second-half comeback leads to Detroit win; Boston wastes historic Paul George debut

If the opening game of the 2026-27 NBA season between the Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons was any indication of how the entire year will go, it's going to be a season for the ages.

Celtics’ trade for Paul George already paying huge dividends

Pistons use 23-0 burst to rally past Celtics in opener

Kendrick Perkins gets brutally honest on Celtics’ NBA title hopes

Celtics’ opening-day collapse to Pistons was all too familiar

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Detroit Pistons News / TWSN / October 20

The Detroit Pistons Have Found the NBA’s Next Kawhi Leonard

The Detroit Pistons are in a much better position than most fans think. While they don’t appear to have the offensive upside that other teams possess, they have their superstar, their young core is locked in financially for the next five years, and the team has rebuilt its offense to survive the playoffs.

Duncan Robinson News / Athlon Sports / October 20