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Game Preview #76 – Timberwolves at Pistons

Minnesota Timberwolves at Detroit PistonsDate: April 2nd, 2026Time: 6:00 PM CDTLocation: Little Caesars ArenaTelevision Coverage: Prime Video, FanDuel Sports Network – NorthRadio Coverage: Wolves App, iHeart Radio There are different types of wins in an NBA season. There are the statement wins like last week’s Boston game and Houston chaos-fest. And then there are the […]

Tiebreaker vs. Pistons could be anyone’s game

After an up-and-down road trip the Raptors returned home to win two straight games in a dominant fashion. Now, they embark for a single away game to face the Detroit Pistons for their third and final contest of the season. Currently 1-1 in prior matchups, Toronto won the most recent game by double-digits only two […]

Heat cannot escape the tanking Pacers, lose 135-118

Just when you think things couldn’t have gotten worse for the Miami Heat — they got worse. The Indiana Pacers, a tanking team who entered losers of 18 of their previous 19 games, secured a 135-118 win over the Miami Heat inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse Sunday evening. To make matters worse: Two of the Pacers’ 17 […] The post Heat cannot escape the tanking Pacers, lose 135-118 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

Pistons 109, Timberwolves 87: Becoming Friends with the Rim

With under a minute left in the third quarter, Terrence Shannon Jr. gathered the ball on the Minnesota Timberwolves’ end of the floor and began a three-on-one fastbreak down 12 points. With Julius Randle or the rim as his options, he dropped it off behind him to Bones Hyland, who had zero Detroit Pistons players […]

Jarrett Allen probable to return against the Miami Heat

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen is expected to make his return to the starting lineup, per head coach Kenny Atkinson in his pre-game press conference. It’ll be the first time Allen has appeared in a game since early in the month, when he left their March 3rd game against the Detroit Pistons with what was […]

Game Preview #74 – Timberwolves vs. Pistons

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Detroit PistonsDate: March 28th, 2026Time: 4:30 PM CDTLocation: Target CenterTelevision Coverage: ABC, FanDuel Sports Network – NorthRadio Coverage: Wolves App, iHeart Radio There are regular-season wins, and then there are the kind of wins that feel like they belong in a 30-for-30 intro montage. Wednesday night against the Houston Rockets was that […]

Hawks add unnecessary drama, finish off top-seed Detroit 130-129

The Pistons have the Hawks’ number so far this season, but with a healthy squad and no Cade Cunningham available, Atlanta had a chance for some get back tonight. Both teams were blazing red hot to begin the game, including these warmup shots for Onyeka Okongwu: Atlanta got out in transition and poured it on […]

Rotation Trust Level: Tightening things up

Even with Monday’s loss to the Pistons, the Lakers are rolling as the season races down the home stretch. In congruence with the postseason nearing, the rotation for the purple and gold is shrinking. Head coach JJ Redick has picked the nine players he can rely upon the most and only injury has altered things […]

NBPA Calls for Change to 65-Game Rule

The National Basketball Players Association has called for the NBA’s 65-game rule to either be abolished or changed following the potential season-ending injury to Detroit Pistons All-Star guard Cade Cunningham. The rule requires that NBA players must play in at least 65 regular-season games to remain eligible for certain postseason awards, such as selection for […]

Western Conference Standings Watch: Let them fight

With the Western Conference a tight-knit race yet again this season, this series will look at the standings and games to watch across the league as the Lakers look to secure home court and move up the standings. The Lakers’ winning streak has come to an end, with a loss against the Pistons, but they’ve […]

Player Grades: Lakers vs. Pistons

Given some of the great escapes they’ve had over the last 10 days, the Lakers were certainly due for the defeat that came on Monday against the Pistons. That’s not to say Monday didn’t bring some positives with it and signs of the growth this team has had in recent weeks and months. Think back […]

JJ Redick provides injury updates on Rui Hachimura, Marcus Smart

After having a relatively long stretch in which their entire rotation was available, the Lakers took the floor in Detroit on Monday without a starter in Marcus Smart and key reserve Rui Hachimura. Both were listed as questionable in the initial injury report. Prior to the team’s loss to the Pistons, head coach JJ Redick […]

Lakers win streak snapped in Detroit

The Lakers’ win streak finally came to an end on Monday, but not without a valiant fight.  Despite trailing by as many as 16 points in the second half against the Pistons, the Lakers surged back to tie the game in the fourth before eventually falling down the stretch, losing 113-110. The loss ends their […]

Lakers vs. Pistons Preview: Eyeing revenge in Detroit

The Lakers (46-25) look to extend their winning streak to double digits on Monday against the Detroit Pistons (51-19). L.A. looks to even the season series with the current first seed in the Eastern Conference. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Detroit Pistons When: 4 p.m. PT, Mar 23 Where: Little Caesars Arena Watch: […]

Wizards vs. Pistons final score: Washington falls 117-95 to Detroit

The Washington Wizards could not keep up with the top-seeded Detroit Pistons on Thursday in a 117-95 defeat at Capital One Arena. The Wizards’ offense looked out of sorts in the first quarter. The team’s only source of points over the game’s first five minutes came on a trio of midrange jumpers for six points. […]

Pistons Guard Cade Cunningham Out with Collapsed Lung

The NBA has experienced a raft of injuries this year. On the heels of Minnesota Timberwolves perpetual MVP candidate Anthony Edwards going down with a knee injury, now another player on the fringes of that discussion has suffered a serious blow. Shams Charania of ESPN is reporting that Cade Cunningham, lead guard of the Detroit […]

Wizards vs. Pistons preview: Washington gets rematch against Detroit

The Washington Wizards take on the top-seeded Detroit Pistons for the second time in a row on Thursday at Capital One Arena. Game info When: Thursday, Mar. 19 at 7:00 p.m. ET Where: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C. How to watch: Monumental Sports Network, League Pass Injuries: For the Wizards, Bilal Coulibaly (heel) and Alex Sarr (toe) are questionable, […]

Wizards vs. Pistons final score: Washington loses 13th straight, 130-117

The Washington Wizards lost to the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night, 130-117 at Capital One Arena. Washington started out decently in this game and raced to a quick 9 point lead though it ended up being a 32-all tie. However, the Pistons, who are leading the NBA’s Eastern Conference, are the more talented team. They […]

Wizards vs. Warriors: Breaking down last night’s game

The Washington Wizards lost to the Golden State Warriors last night, 125-117. Kevin Broom is out today, so let’s break down the numbers, starting with the four factors. Let’s go with the pros: And the cons: No rest for the weary. The Detroit Pistons are in tonight so let’s hope the Wizards don’t lose 13 […]

Wizards vs. Pistons preview: Washington hosts Detroit for back-to-back

The Washington Wizards play the Detroit Pistons tomorrow night. Let’s get to the preview. Game info When: Tuesday, Mar. 17 at 7 p.m. ET Where: Capital One Arena How to watch: Monumental Sports Network, League Pass Injuries: For the Wizards, Kyshawn George (elbow), Anthony Davis (hand, groin), Cam Whitmore (shoulder), and D’Angelo Russell (not with team) are out. Leaky […]

Toronto Raptors achieve most impressive win of their season

The Toronto Raptors had an impressive showing Friday night against the Phoenix Suns, playing like they wanted to and bringing a slump to a pause. Yet, Sunday’s game against the No. 1 in the East Detroit Pistons was another test. Can the Raptors string some wins together? More importantly, does this team have what it […]

We’re all just waiting for the Play-In Tournament now

Meaningless basketball is back in Philadelphia. Watching the 76ers lose to the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night felt like a harkening back to the Process days of yore. With nearly the entire roster injured or suspended, the Sixers rolled out a group against the Eastern Conference-leading Pistons that contained rookie VJ Edgecombe, Quentin Grimes and […]