Archive for January, 2011

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The Detroit Pistons just three years ago exuded confidence bordering on arrogance.

Kuester praises Gordon for solid defense

Kuester praises Gordon for solid defense Comments Ben Gordon remains confident. NEW YORK — LeBron James caught the ball in the high post Friday night in the second quarter of Miami’s victory over the Pistons.

Three-pointers: Inability to slow New York Knick’ pick-and-roll dooms Detroit Pistons

Timofey Mozgov had a coming out party on Sunday night against the Pistons, scoring 23 points and grabbing 14 rebounds in the Knicks win over the Pistons.

The Pistons missed Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in Miami and might get…

And I like Ronny Turiaf, but if he gets the bulk of those minutes, well, I think the production from that spot might just fall off a tad.

Numbers don’t lie: Pistons better without Richard Hamilton in the lineup

Don’t try to figure out why. Stop blaming Richard Hamilton, John Kuester, player combinations or offensive systems.

Pistons’ Tracy McGrady feels a return to ‘T-Mac’ form

Tracy McGrady passes while flanked by the Denver Nuggets’ Arron Afflalo, left, and Shelden Williams in Wednesday’s game.

Pistons’ Tracy McGrady feels a return to ‘T-Mac’ form

Pistons’ Tracy McGrady feels a return to ‘T-Mac’ form Guard says he is gaining strength Comments Tracy McGrady passes while flanked by the Denver Nuggets’ Arron Afflalo, left, and Shelden Williams in Wednesday’s game.

Pistons rookie Greg Monroe aims to turn corner

Even though Pistons rookie Greg Monroe’s play is improving, he’s still taking some playful ribbing from teammates who know Georgetown’s history of big men.

Grant Hill: The Megastar Who May Never Make the Hall Of Fame

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the name Grant Hill ? If you’re young or just started following the NBA within the last few years, you might refer to him as an old role player for the Phoenix Suns .

Michael Rosenberg: Pistons’ Rip Hamilton should take responsibility

Michael Rosenberg: Pistons’ Rip Hamilton should take responsibility Comments Pistons guard Will Bynum drives past former Piston Chauncey Billups during Detroit’s loss Wednesday at the Palace.

Pistons’ grades reflect spotty play

Pistons forward Charlie Villanueva, right, is averaging 12.7 points per game — up from his 11.9 points per game last season.

Austin Daye, Will Bynum rescue Pistons

Pistons forward Austin Daye shoots the go-ahead basket in the fourth quarter of the win over the Suns.

Pistons to be without Rodney Stuckey, Richard Hamilton, Ben Wallace for game against Heat

The Detroit Pistons will be even more shorthanded than expected tonight when they play the Miami Heat.

Notes and quotes on Pistons’ Monday night win

Piston Tayshaun Prince goes for a drive Monday around Orlando’s Hedo Turkoglu during the first half.

Pistons come back to scorch Suns

Pistons guard Tracy McGrady tries to knock the ball away from Suns center Marcin Gortat during Detroit’s win tonight at the Palace.

Rip offended by Kuester’s method

Pistons guard Richard Hamilton and coach John Kuester aren’t exactly seeing eye-to-eye these days.

Chauncy Billups defends Rip Hamilton, ‘Pistons royalty’

Chauncey Billups proved once again he can still hit the big shot in the big moment as the Nuggets pulled away from the Pistons, 109-100, Wednesday at The Palace.

Michael Rosenberg: Picking Rip Hamilton over Chauncey Billups poor choice by Dumars

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Billups scores 26 in Nuggets’ win at Pistons

Denver Nuggets’ Carmelo Anthony goes to the basket between Detroit Pistons’ Austin Daye, right, and Chris Wilcox, left, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan.

Richard Hamilton’s Pistons legacy is the big loser

The passive-aggressive nonsense needs to stop. I swear, if we have to spend one more day debating who’s disrespecting whom in the Pistons’ Richard Hamilton saga, I’m gonna rip my hair out.

Three-pointers: Austin Daye’s earning trust of coach, teammates in crunch time

Austin Daye was all smiles after knocking down a pair of fourth-quarter three-pointers in Orlando.

Perfectly imperfect: Pistons show heart of a winner in victory over Magic

When’s the last time you felt this good about the Pistons? In two weeks, they’ve gone from lethargic and moody to energetic and upbeat.

NBA Expert Game Previews: Detroit Pistons at Orlando Magic

Detroit Pistons AT Orlando Magic January 24, 2011 at 7 PM EST Opening Line:A Orlando -12 Current Line: Orlando -12 Opening Total: 193.5 Current Total: 192.5 Opening Moneyline:A Orl -1100 / Det +750 Current Moneyline: Orl -1200 / Det +800 Dwight Howard did not play last meeting between the teams.

Detroit’s Monroe joining the rookie elite

Each Monday throughout the NBA season, ESPN Insider will investigate the latest trends in the league.

Ben Wallace should start over Greg Monroe at center for Detroit Pistons

Before the Pistons’ win over the Suns on Saturday , Ben Wallace hadn’t come off the bench since March of last year.

Preview: Pistons at Magic, 7 p.m., Monday

Former Magic star Tracy McGrady is essentially playing the role of point guard for the Pistons.

Detroit Free Press writer Vince Ellis on shedding Tayshaun Prince,…

If Tayshaun is allowed to expire, will Detroit make him an offer this summer? If so, what might it look like? Vince: Very doubtful on both sides.

Pistons 75, Suns 74

Pittsburgh’s defensive guru does things his own way. The anti-Rex Why these final four teams are still standing.

Pistons’ grades reflect spotty play

Well, the Pistons have lost the injury excuse. They haven’t been injury-free, but by this point last season the Pistons had missed a combined 90 games to injuries, making it tough to grade the team.

Phoenix Suns vs. Detroit Pistons

JANUARY 22: Robin Lopez #15 of the Phoenix Suns shoots against Tayshaun Prince #22 of the… Team Stat Comparison Phoenix Detroit Points 74 75 FG Made-Attempted 30-74 29-81 3P Made-Attempted 7-27 3-10 FT Made-Attempted 7-9 14-17 Rebounds 8-43 13-46 Assists 20 16 Turnovers 15 9 Steals 4 10 Blocks 5 2 Fast Break Points 12 9 Fouls 12 13 Largest Lead …