Brandon Knight left before the end of the first quarter from an elbow under the basket from former Piston DaJuan Summers. Knight suffered a broken nose and is doubtful to return against the Hornets, but I’m betting he’ll be back for their next game looking like another masked man we know.
Dallas
Looks like Joe Dumars was making good use of his Blackberry today trying to work deals that involved Rip Hamilton and Tayshaun Prince. First the Tayshaun Prince deal. Early Thursday the Pistons turned down a deal that would have sent Tayshaun Prince to Dallas for the expiring contract of injured Caron Butler and a late [...]
The 14-26 Pistons will host the 26-13 Mavericks for a MLK matinee at the Palace of Auburn Hills Monday afternoon.The Mavs have won five straight against the Pistons with Nowitzki averaging 29.0 points. The Pistons, who have won the last 2 games haven’t strung three in a row since last April. Injury Updates: Ben Wallace [...]
The 5-8 Detroit Pistons are in Dallas to take on the 8-4 Mavericks Tuesday night. Dallas is out to win their fifth straight over Detroit and the Pistons would like to start getting wins period. Dallas has held seven straight opponents to fewer than 100 points, its longest stretch since the 2007-08 season. The Mavericks [...]
I just wanted to remind everyone that Jonas Jerebko will be playing in the Rookie – Sophomore game Tonight (Friday) in Dallas. I’m expecting a ton of Swedetastic highlights from Jonas. I have a feeling he won’t disappoint. Tip is at 9:00 PM EST on TNT, but if you want some inside info, @Ludiker a [...]
The now 11-21 Pistons are in Dallas to take on the 23-11 Mavericks tonight. If you were hiding under a rock lately then you don’t know that the Pistons are in the midst of a nine game losing streak. The Pistons will be without Will Bynum, who last time they played the Mavs but up [...]
Will Bynum aggravated his ankle(s) in individual workouts and did not travel with the team for their next two games in Texas. No word yet on his availability for Saturday’s game at home against the Sixers.
The New York Daily News: “According to one Eastern Conference executive, the Pistons will take calls on Wallace. One team mentioned as a potential destination is Dallas. “That’s a ‘Mark Cuban move,’ ” said an Eastern Conference executive. “Cuban would take Rasheed, no question. It would be bold, but he knows he’s got to do [...]
“I was wide open, and coach has been stressing that if I am wide open, shoot the ball, I finally got the courage to take my shot.” Via The Detroit News. An impressive Amir ( 10 points, 7 boards, 2 assists, 2 steals, a blocked shot with only 1 foul) after Detroit’s come from behind [...]
Detroit would love to get a win after the awful loss to The Spurs in Grand Rapids Tuesday night. Chauncey Billups, who didn’t play Tuesday, is likely to be on the court running the offense for the Pistons when they take on The Mavs. Walter Herrmann (ribs) is still questionable. There will be a Pistons [...]
Maxiell’s playing time and his contract issue. Look at the numbers, Chauncey Billups is a Superstar! Dumars takes nothing that isn’t coming to him. Dave Dial points out the fact Tay and Rasheed aren’t pulling their weight offensively. Rick Carlisle back in Detroit with his new team (Dallas) and a new attitude. Curry takes the [...]
