By Rashid S. Umar It’s common knowledge, at least on this site, that I’ve been a fan of the Detroit Pistons since I as seven years old, dating back to the 1983-84 season. Over the years, I’ve found myself becoming more and more emotionally involved with the team, as...
By Rashid S. Umar Transition in sports can be tough. After years of being amongst the elite, old age and a stale mix of players can lead to a mediocre product, which is later dismantled in an attempt to rebuild. This is something that Detroit Pistons’ fans have seen...
When you’re a team in transition and you start the season losing your first five games of the year, a split of four games on a west coast road trip is not bad. The Pistons rally from a 32 point deficit and come up short 101-97 to the Golden State Warriors Monday...
A week ago, no one was sure how this west coast trip would turn out, but I’m sure more predicted more lows than highs considering the team’s 0-5 start to the season. Well, the Pistons beat the Kings Sunday night in Sacramento 100-94 to earn at the very least a split...
When you’re struggling to win on the road, it’s good to get one in place where they seem to be given away like free candy. The Pistons survived a hot Eric Gordon, a beastly Blake Griffin, and another bad third quarter to get their first road win 113-107 again the Los...
The Pistons fell to the Trailblazers, 100-78 Tuesday night in Portland. The game featured several runs by the home team which were sparked by a number of Detroit mistakes – including coaching blunders. The Blazers, who were led by LeMarcus Aldridge’s 19 points and 17...
Need4Sheed Guest Writer: Rashid S. Umar After getting off to a great start early for the second straight night on the West Coast Trip, The Pistons eventually stumble and fall to the Clippers in LA 97-91, halting Detroit’s modest two-game winning streak. Tayshaun...
Need4Sheed Guest Writer: Rashid S. Umar The Pistons began the four-game road trip Tuesday with a 101-89 win over the Kings in Sacramento. Rip Hamilton led the team with 30 points and Tayshaun Prince filled the statline with 24 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals,...
Need4Sheed Guest Writer: Rashid S. Umar In what looked like a replay of Tuesday night’s game in Los Angeles, the Motown Sound was reduced to a whisper and a 20 point deficit after three quarters, then after a furious late rally (which cut the lead to one) fell short...
Need4Sheed Guest Writer: Rashid S. Umar After a promising start, the Pistons were overwhelmed by the Champion Lakers, but put on a late rally before falling 106-93. The Pistons were led by Will Bynum’s 24 points and 6 assists, while Kobe Bryant scored 40 to help stop...
