The Pistons ended a 16-game losing streak to the Knicks with a 120-111 win at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night. Cade Cunningham, who signed a max rookie scale extension in the offseason, carried them to victory with a triple-double, the first time a Detroit player has performed that feat at MSG. Cunningham told reporters after the game that feels as if he’s moving into … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Cunningham, Pacers, Cavs, Allen, Mobley
Knockout Round Matchups Set For NBA Cup; Games Scheduled For Non-Quarterfinalists
Following the conclusion of the group play games in the NBA Cup on Tuesday, the eight teams advancing to the knockout round have been set, and the quarterfinal games have been scheduled. After the Warriors, Rockets, and Hawks previously clinched spots in the knockout round, the Thunder, Mavericks, Bucks, Knicks, and Magic joined them as a result of Tuesday’s outcomes. The … [Read more...] about Knockout Round Matchups Set For NBA Cup; Games Scheduled For Non-Quarterfinalists
Central Notes: Pistons, Mitchell, Buzelis, Ball
The NBA Cup might not be a big deal for some teams, but the Pistons are energized by the possibility of making the knockout round. They host the Bucks on Tuesday and the winner will prevail in East Group B of the tournament. They are both 3-0 heading into the contest. “Guys are into it,” coach J.B. Bickerstaff told Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press. “The vibes are … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Pistons, Mitchell, Buzelis, Ball
Eastern Rumors: Knicks, B. Brown, Stewart, Springer, Bulls
Since Landry Shamet dislocated his shoulder during the preseason, scuttling his chances of making the Knicks‘ opening night roster, reports have indicated that the club is highly likely to re-sign him if and when he gets healthy. Michael Scotto of HoopsHype confirms as much and adds another detail to those reports. According to Scotto, if Shamet returns, the hope in New York is … [Read more...] about Eastern Rumors: Knicks, B. Brown, Stewart, Springer, Bulls
Pistons’ Bickerstaff Urges NBA To Reconsider Back-To-Backs Involving Cup Games
Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff believes the pressure to win NBA Cup games causes players to treat them like veritable mid-season playoff bouts, writes Hunter Patterson of The Athletic. On Friday, the Pistons defeated the Pacers 130-16 in an NBA Cup game. With that win, the Pistons improved to 3-0 in East Group B, tied by record with the Bucks. Milwaukee’s +29 point … [Read more...] about Pistons’ Bickerstaff Urges NBA To Reconsider Back-To-Backs Involving Cup Games