Malik Beasley is on pace to break the Pistons‘ single-season record for three-pointers made and his outside shooting has opened up driving and passing lanes for reigning East Player of the Week Cade Cunningham, per Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit Free Press. The Pistons have been very effective (+6.8) when the two players share the court together, Sankofa adds. “It’s really … [Read more...] about Cunningham Benfitting From Beasley’s Shooting
Central Notes: Cunningham, Lillard, Toppin, Buzelis
The Pistons collected a road win over the Suns on Saturday and Kevin Durant gave high praise to Detroit guard Cade Cunningham, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic writes. “I think it’s his year to be an All-Star, take off and go to that next level. It’s always a joy to play against him because we compete,” Durant said. “He doesn’t treat me like the old head and take it easy on me … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Cunningham, Lillard, Toppin, Buzelis
Jordan Clarkson, Ron Holland, Paul Reed Fined By NBA
The NBA has levied fines against three players for their roles in an incident during Thursday’s game between the Jazz and Pistons. The league announced (via Twitter) that Utah guard Jordan Clarkson was fined $35K for “escalating an on-court altercation” and throwing his headband into the crowd after being ejected. Detroit forward Ron Holland was fined $25K, also for escalation, … [Read more...] about Jordan Clarkson, Ron Holland, Paul Reed Fined By NBA
Central Notes: Bulls, Pacers, Bucks, Pistons
The Bulls registered their most impressive win of the season on Thursday in Boston, defeating the defending champion Celtics for their third consecutive victory and increasing their record on the season to 13-15. As a result of the win, Chicago is now tied with Sacramento for the 10th-worst record in the NBA. That’s notable because the Bulls will send their 2025 first-round … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Bulls, Pacers, Bucks, Pistons
Central Notes: Bucks, LaVine, Reed, LeVert
Perhaps wary of the fate of the Lakers and Pacers, who both struggled in the immediate aftermath of the finale of last season’s inaugural in-season tournament, the Bucks‘ post-game celebration after winning Tuesday’s NBA Cup final was decidedly muted, writes Sam Amick of The Athletic. The NBA had set up a champagne celebration room for the winner of Tuesday’s game, but it went … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Bucks, LaVine, Reed, LeVert