Detroit Bad Boys

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images The Pistons won despite Bam Adebayo’s brilliance on Saturday. Monday, they weren’t so lucky. Losing isn’t fun, but the Detroit Pistons are making it tolerable. Coming off a blowout win over the Miami Heat on Saturday, the Pistons were back at it in Miami on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. If you were hoping to see their first winning … [Read more...] about Pistons vs. Heat final score: Blake Griffin struggles, Bam Adebayo dominates in Miami’s win

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Detroit’s looking to win two in a row and crawl out of the Eastern Conference cellar The Detroit Pistons are looking for their first winning streak against the battered and bruised Miami Heat. While Miami might be undermanned, the Pistons are showing some signs of life. Jerami Grant continues to ball out, and Derrick Rose and Blake … [Read more...] about Pistons at Heat GameThread: Game Time, TV, Odds, and More

Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports If this game is cancelled, just talk amongst yourselves Game Vitals When: Saturday, January 16, 8:00 p.m. ESTWhere: American Airlines Arena, Miami, FLWatch: Fox Sports Detroit, NBA League PassOdds: Det +5 Projected Lineups: Detroit Pistons (2-9):Delon Wright, Josh Jackson, Jerami Grant, Blake Griffin, Mason Plumlee Miami Heat (4-6):Gabe … [Read more...] about Pistons at Heat GameThread: Game time, TV, odds, and more

Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images He already has surprised many, but might not be done yet Jerami Grant has been the talk of the season for Detroit Pistons fans, and while he’s been amazing us, he’s even starting to get some outside observers to notice. When he struck the deal in Detroit, the assumption was Grant was coming to be the focal point of the Pistons offense. I … [Read more...] about Jerami Grant keeps developing his game

Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports The results have been mixed, but there’s reason for optimism. Isaiah Stewart has quickly endeared himself to Detroit Pistons fans through hard work, hustle, and overall positive energy on the court. His coaches have noticed as well and have rewarded him with an increasingly larger role in the rotation. But Stewart’s ultimate career arc is … [Read more...] about The Close Out: A closer look at Isaiah Stewart’s defense

Ben and Laz talk about the week in Detroit basketball Hey everyone. This is Laz Jackson of Detroit Bad Boys, and on this week’s episode we talk about your 3-9 Detroit Pistons. Ben Gulker and I talk about Blake Griffin’s comments on veteran leadership, the new Covid-19 protocols and their impact on the Pistons, Jerami Grant’s All-Star candidacy, and we reflect on the Martin … [Read more...] about DBB Podcast: Blake Griffin’s Culture

Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports Pistons put together their most complete performance two nights ago. Can they repeat it? The Detroit Pistons look to build upon their impressive 120-100 victory over the Miami Heat by winning back-to-back games for the first time in the young season. It will require winning in Miami once again in the second of their mini series against the … [Read more...] about Pistons at Heat preview: Detroit looking to win second straight in Miami

Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images As Grant has broken out this season, he’s yet to be treated like a star scorer by opposing defenses As the Detroit Pistons pressed the “reset” button and began to build for tomorrow rather than today, one would be reasonable to expect a season of dread and despair. If losses bug you, then yeah, it’s been pretty … [Read more...] about Why isn’t anybody guarding Jerami Grant?

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Blake Griffin chipped in with a near triple-double The Detroit Pistons won their third game of the season, defeating the undermanned Miami Heat in Miami Saturday night, 120-100. The Pistons took advantage of Miami being without perimeter talents like Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro, Maurice Harkless, and Avery Bradley. After a quiet … [Read more...] about Pistons vs. Heat final score: Grant and Rose lead energetic Pistons to victory