Detroit Pistons
Anthony close to full fitness for Knicks
Mar 05, 2013 16:28 EST
The New York Knicks said they would re-evaluate Carmelo Anthony's right knee before deciding whether he will play Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons.
Rodman says N. Korea's Kim wants call from Obama
Mar 03, 2013 16:36 EST
Flamboyant ex-NBA star Dennis Rodman Sunday defended his trip to North Korea, saying leader Kim Jong-Un does not seek war but does want one thing -- a call from US President Barack Obama.
Knicks lose Wallace for two months to broken foot
Feb 27, 2013 21:14 EST
New York Knicks forward Rasheed Wallace will need surgery to repair a broken left foot and doctors expect him to miss the next eight weeks of the NBA season, according to the team.
Balanced attack lifts Pacers past Warriors
Feb 27, 2013 00:16 EST
The Indiana Pacers won their fifth-consecutive game by beating the Golden State Warriors 108-97 behind a 28-point effort by David West.
Balanced attack lifts Pacers past Warriors
Feb 26, 2013 22:56 EST
The Indiana Pacers won their fifth-consecutive game by beating the Golden State Warriors 108-97 behind a 28-point effort by David West.
Rodman in N. Korea on 'basketball diplomacy' trip
Feb 26, 2013 15:05 EST
Flamboyant retired NBA star Dennis Rodman, known as much for his piercings and tattoos as for his court skills, arrived in North Korea on Tuesday to bring it a bit of "basketball diplomacy."
Rodman, Harlem Globetrotters visit N. Korea
Feb 26, 2013 10:31 EST
Flamboyant retired NBA star Dennis Rodman, who is known as much for his piercings and tattoos as his court skills, arrived in North Korea Tuesday on a "basketball diplomacy" mission, organizers said.
Metta World Peace says he's over the 'crazy' talk
Feb 15, 2013 15:21 EST
He's an NBA champion who opposing fans call nuts, but Metta World Peace said Friday he's learned to cope with the smack talk, and is now all about helping troubled youths make their way in the world.
Bryant scores 21 to lead Lakers over Nets
Feb 05, 2013 23:12 EST
Kobe Bryant scored 21 points to help the Los Angeles Lakers overcome the absence of Dwight Howard and Metta World Peace, and a late injury to Pau Gasol, in a 92-83 NBA victory over the Brooklyn Nets.
Gasol, Kobe ignite Lakers to one point win over Pistons
Feb 03, 2013 17:03 EST
Spanish big man Pau Gasol scored 23 points and grabbed 10 rebounds while Kobe Bryant added 18 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a cliffhanger 98-97 NBA victory at Detroit on Sunday.
Gay makes instant impact for Raptors
Feb 02, 2013 02:47 EST
Rudy Gay made an instant impact in his first game with the Toronto Raptors, coming off the bench to score 20 points and lead his new NBA team to a 98-73 rout of the Los Angeles Clippers.
Grizzlies ship Gay to Raptors in three-team trade
Jan 30, 2013 23:19 EST
The Toronto Raptors confirmed they have acquired forward Rudy Gay and center Hamed Haddadi from the Memphis Grizzlies in a three-team NBA trade.
Knicks glad not to nix London trip
Jan 16, 2013 15:20 EST
New York Knicks coach Mike Woodson has no problems playing the Detroit Pistons in London on Thursday even though the upheaval of travelling to Britain comes at an awkward time for the team.
Wade suspended for kicking Sessions
Dec 28, 2012 00:49 EST
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade was suspended for one game by the NBA for kicking Charlotte's Ramon Sessions in the groin in a game on Wednesday.
Hawks hold on for double-overtime win over Pistons
Dec 27, 2012 00:24 EST
Josh Smith scored 31 points and Al Horford added 22 as the Atlanta Hawks held on for a 126-119 double-overtime NBA victory over the Detroit Pistons.
Rockets coach McHale takes leave of absence
Nov 11, 2012 00:34 EST
Houston Rockets coach Kevin McHale has taken an indefinite leave of absence to attend to a family matter, leaving assistant Kelvin Sampson to guide Jeremy Lin and his young team-mates.
Harden, Lin power Rockets to win in opener
Nov 01, 2012 05:15 EDT
Asian American star Jeremy Lin was a winner in his NBA debut with the Houston Rockets, but it was fellow newcomer James Harden who lifted the squad in a 105-96 triumph at Detroit.
Harden, Lin power Rockets to win in opener
Oct 31, 2012 22:57 EDT
Asian American star Jeremy Lin was a winner in his NBA debut with the Houston Rockets, but it was fellow newcomer James Harden who lifted the squad in a 105-96 triumph at Detroit.
NBA pre-season games set for Montreal, Winnipeg
Jul 10, 2012 15:39 EDT
The NBA will stage two pre-season games in Canada next October in a bid to boost interest in the sport in the homeland of ice hockey, the league announced on Tuesday.
Hornets nab No. 1 pick in NBA draft lottery
May 30, 2012 21:40 EDT
The New Orleans Hornets nabbed the top pick in next month's NBA Draft as the draft lottery left the Charlotte Bobcats with the No. 2 selection.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Detroit Pistons | |||
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| Conference | Eastern Conference | ||
| Division | Central Division | ||
| Founded | 1941 in the NBL (joined the NBA in 1948) | ||
| History | Fort Wayne (Zollner) Pistons (1941–57) Detroit Pistons (1957–present) | ||
| Arena | The Palace of Auburn Hills | ||
| City | Auburn Hills, Michigan | ||
| Team colors | Royal, Red, White | ||
| Owner(s) | Karen Davidson | ||
| General manager | Joe Dumars | ||
| Head coach | John Kuester | ||
| D-League affiliate | Fort Wayne Mad Ants | ||
| Championships | 5 NBL: 2 (1944, 1945) NBA: 3 (1989, 1990, 2004) | ||
| Conference titles | 7 (Western: (2) 1955, 1956, Eastern: (5) 1988, 1989, 1990, 2004, 2005) | ||
| Division titles | 15 NBL: 4 (1943, 1944, 1945, 1946) NBA: 11 (1955, 1956, 1988, 1989, 1990, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008) | ||
| Official website | pistons.com | ||
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