Detroit Bad Boys

Taking voicemails and questions on Ausar Thompson, Cade Cunningham’s triple-double streak and more. Fresh off a week of crazy games, Wes and Blake recap the heartbreaker Pistons loss against the Bucks and look ahead. With Ausar Thompson cleared to return, the guys talk through what the rotation could look like with him in the mix. Plus, who could lose minutes with Thompson … [Read more...] about The Pindown: Ausar Thompson’s Imminent Return

Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images Ron Holland missed both free throws after a phantom foul call to give Pistons the lead with one second left. After an exciting finish at home against Miami last night, the Detroit Pistons hit the road to take on the Milwaukee Bucks. The Doc Rivers Dysfunction continues as the 3-8 Bucks were looking for their second win of the NBA Cup as … [Read more...] about Pistons at Bucks final score: Pistons blow it after being gifted a chance to win

Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images A stoppable force meets a moveable object The Detroit Pistons have simultaneously played excellent, improved ball while also playing horrifically inept in crunch time. There was no greater example than yesteryday’s win against the Miami Heat. The Pistons choked away a 14-point fourth-quarter lead through a combination of veterans not stepping … [Read more...] about Pistons vs. Bucks GameThread: Game Time, TV, Odds, and More

Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images Pistons look to rest up quickly after last night’s OT thriller to get ready for Milwaukee. After last night’s bizarre basketball game in which the Detroit Pistons beat the Miami Heat in overtime after the NBA’s best coach Erik Spoelstra did his best Chris Webber impression, the Pistons have no time to waste in getting … [Read more...] about Pistons at Bucks preview: Looking for back-to-back wins to start NBA Cup group play

Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images The talented sophomore has been cleared to return by the NBA and NBAPA With Ausar Thompson’s impending return to the lineup, I started thinking about defense. Obviously, Ausar is one of the Detroit Pistons’ best defenders. He offers versatility on that end that no one else on this roster can bring to the table. Detroit’s defense was awful … [Read more...] about How much will Ausar Thompson impact the Detroit Pistons’ defense?