Blood clotting issues ended Ausar Thompson‘s rookie season and delayed his sophomore campaign. However, the second-year wing emerged as a starter this season and played an integral role in the Pistons‘ 106-103 Game 5 victory over the Knicks on Tuesday. Thompson supplied 22 points, including a key late bucket, along with seven rebounds and two blocks as the Pistons staved off … [Read more...] about Pistons Notes: Thompson, Confidence, Cunningham, Stewart
Central Notes: Hunter, Giannis, Mathurin, Nesmith, Pistons
The Cavaliers‘ 55-point blowout victory in Miami on Monday sent them to the second round and established a new NBA record — Cleveland’s +122 margin in the four-game sweep made it the most lopsided playoff series in league history, per Joe Vardon of The Athletic. There was plenty to like about the Cavaliers’ dominant first-round performance against the Heat. One major positive, … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Hunter, Giannis, Mathurin, Nesmith, Pistons
Pistons Notes: Hardaway Jr., Missed Call, Inexperience, Cunningham, Game 5
Game 4 of the Knicks–Pistons series on Sunday afternoon ended in controversy, with a missed call potentially costing upstart Detroit the victory. Crew chief David Guthrie admitted afterward that a foul should have been called against the Knicks’ Josh Hart on Tim Hardaway Jr.‘s missed three-point try just before the final buzzer. The Knicks came away with a 94-93 win and a 3-1 … [Read more...] about Pistons Notes: Hardaway Jr., Missed Call, Inexperience, Cunningham, Game 5
Stephen Curry Named 2024/25 Teammate Of The Year
Warriors star Stephen Curry has been named the NBA’s Teammate of the Year for the 2024/25 season, the league announced today (via Twitter). The Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year award “recognizes the player deemed the best teammate based on selfless play, leadership as a mentor and role model to other NBA players, and commitment to his team,” per the NBA. The award isn’t voted … [Read more...] about Stephen Curry Named 2024/25 Teammate Of The Year
Pistons Provide Medical Update On Jaden Ivey
Jaden Ivey, who has been sidelined since January 1 with a broken left fibula, is taking part in “a progression of basketball shooting and skill work” in addition to ongoing reconditioning and strength exercises, the Pistons announced (Twitter link). The team stated that another update will be provided in two weeks. The third-year shooting guard was in the midst of his best NBA … [Read more...] about Pistons Provide Medical Update On Jaden Ivey