Young Helps Nets Beat Pistons 87-83
Andre Drummond recorded his league-leading 15th double-double with 20 points and 18 rebounds, but Detroit fell to 8-9.
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Andre Drummond recorded his league-leading 15th double-double with 20 points and 18 rebounds, but Detroit fell to 8-9.
Many people around the team thought the Pistons were good enough to make the playoffs this season in a soft, but improved Eastern Conference.
Stan Van Gundy is tired of his Detroit players talking a better game than they play.
Andre Drummond had 15 points and 15 rebounds for Detroit, but appeared to hurt himself late in the second quarter.
The Wizards had the ball with 9.2 seconds left, but Otto Porter was called for a five-second violation on the inbound attempt. That gave Detroit a last chance, but Marcus Morris missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer.
Andre Drummond has been one of the stars of the early part of the season, notching double-doubles in his first 11 games and averaging an incredible 18.9 boards per game.
LeBron James scored 23 of his 30 points in the first half, but the Pistons double-teamed him on a couple of big possessions down the stretch and Cleveland couldn't convert.
Ersan Ilyasova scored 20 points, Andre Drummond had 18 points and 19 rebounds, and Reggie Jackson added 20 points in Detroit's third straight loss.
The three men who helped stop an attempted terror attack on a train in Europe will be honored by the Los Angeles Lakers this weekend.
The Sacramento Kings shook off a drama-filled day and then shook off one more thing: a painful six-game losing streak.
Reggie Jackson and Marcus Morris both had 16 points for Detroit, which was outscored 36-23 in its second straight loss on a six-game road trip.
"I definitely think we've got the best bench in the league," said Draymond Green, who had six points, nine assists and 10 rebounds.
On a night Stephen Curry struggled with his shot, Golden State barely missed a beat while extending its unbeaten streak.
The NBA announced today that Pistons Center Andre Drummond has been named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played from November 2 through November 8.
Champ: Detroit Pistons for their 5-1 start.
"It was light," Morris said. "If it was in Detroit it would have been better, louder."
Morris had repeatedly expressed his disdain for the Suns organization and said he was "disrespected" when he was sent to the Pistons, splitting him and twin brother Markieff in the process.
Detroit Pistons guard Spencer Dinwiddie decided to make use of his time while sitting on the bench against the Indiana Pacers Tuesday night.
Rodney Stuckey scored 23 points against his former team to power Indiana's 43-2 advantage in bench points, and the Pacers beat the Detroit Pistons 94-82 on Tuesday night.
The NBA announced today that Pistons Center Andre Drummond has been named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played from October 27 through November 1.
One twitter user equated Verlander congratulating the Pistons on their hot start as the reason why the former Cy Young winner doesn't have a World Series ring.
The Pistons are 3-0 for the first time since winning their first four games in 2008-09, the last time they made the playoffs.
The Detroit Pistons announced today that guard Jodie Meeks underwent a surgical procedure last evening to repair a non-displaced fracture of the fifth metatarsal in his right foot.
It's the first time the Pistons have been two games over .500 since they were 33-31 in March of 2009 ...
Eminem is such a fan of the Pistons he helped them make a promo.
The National Weather Service in Marquette has confirmed three tornadoes from the July 20 severe weather outbreak in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
A short circuit in the engine compartment can potentially cause a fire. Here's the fix.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan has topped more than 8,000.
A man who was found dead along Telegraph Road in Monroe County was likely struck by a vehicle, deputies say.
The cyclosporiasis outbreak, the nation's largest, is currently affecting nine states.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge will welcome motorists starting July 27, and welcome walkers and bicyclists on August 5.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan has topped more than 8,000.
We are just hours away from Canada holding its own event to celebrate the Gordie Howe International Bridge on Friday, and CBS News Detroit spoke with Canadian residents about how they're feeling leading up to the ceremony.
A suspect was taken into custody after a shooting at a Dearborn Walmart on Thursday, injuring one person.
The wildfire smoke that blanketed part of the U.S. for days resulted in $4 billion in economic losses in Michigan alone, a study says.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
Behind every video is a true family effort.
Concerns surrounding air quality are prompting event organizers across Metro Detroit to make adjustments to their festivities or cancel altogether.
The few who aren't open for business on Thursday say it's out of concern for their employees' health and to protect their art.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
A short circuit in the engine compartment can potentially cause a fire. Here's the fix.
The cyclosporiasis outbreak, the nation's largest, is currently affecting nine states.
James Outman hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning, Dillon Dingler had a tiebreaking double in the eighth and the surging Detroit Tigers held on to beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on Thursday night.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
Federal health officials said they've identified a new outbreak of the cyclospora parasite, but the source hasn't been specified.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan has topped more than 8,000.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan has topped 7,600 as health officials continue to track a parasite that can cause diarrhea and nausea.
What started as a routine trip to Taco Bell has turned into a nearly two-week hospital stay for Southfield resident Ella-Salone Jones. She shares her story amid a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak.
A generic version of the allergy medication Zyrtec is under recall across the U.S. over cross-contamination concerns.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan has topped 7,100 as health officials continue to track a parasite that can cause diarrhea and nausea.
James Outman hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning, Dillon Dingler had a tiebreaking double in the eighth and the surging Detroit Tigers held on to beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on Thursday night.
Patrick Kane, 37, signed a two-year, $16 million contract to return to the Blackhawks on Thursday, according to the team.
For Joseph and Johnathan Rinehart in Clarkston, Michigan, wiffle ball is not just a friendly game; it's an opportunity to bring people together and uplift a local historical church in need.
Chicago collected 11 hits while improving to 23-10 in its last 33 games, bouncing back nicely after losing 8-6 in 10 innings in the series opener on Monday night.
U-M President Domenico Grasso announced Monday that Manuel will leave the role by the end of the year, as a third-party culture review found failures to act on allegations of wrongdoing within the athletic department.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
President Trump says he's considering a "bigger than ever before" attack on Iran. CBS News has this report.
Canadian officials will host their own event today to celebrate the upcoming opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge.
Researchers at University College London concluded that people who experience persistent struggles with money performed worse on cognitive tests during their 50s.
Michigan Humane presents two of the shelter animals in its care that are available for adoption. They are Cornelius the dog and Wishbone the cat.
Good Friday Morning Family!! TGIF! Sunny and warm today, high 81°. Looking at dry conditions with near normal temperatures through Saturday. The heat and humidity build back into the region Sunday-Monday with highs around 90 degrees and heat indices in the low to mid 90s. Watching for isolated strong to severe thunderstorms possible Sunday, with a more organized strong to severe weather threat looking to arrive Monday.