Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham described a “never-say-die” mentality Friday night after leading one of the most dramatic comebacks of his young career, a 24-point rally that silenced the Orlando Magic and forced a winner-take-all Game 7.

Former Michigan Wolverines star Duncan Robinson said the Detroit Pistons’ resilience has defined their postseason run, and that comfort in adversity could be the key to winning a winner-take-all Game 7.

The Detroit Pistons pulled off a stunning comeback against the Orlando Magic in Game 6 of their playoff series.

Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff credited his team’s resilience after the Detroit Pistons erased a 24-point deficit on the road to defeat the Orlando Magic and force a decisive Game 7.

Cade Cunningham scored 32 points and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons pulled off an incredible rally by erasing a 24-point deficit and beating the Orlando Magic 93-79 to force a Game 7 in their Eastern Conference first-round series.

There have been 37 teams in NBA history to force a Game 7 after trailing 3-1 in a best-of-seven series, make that 38 as the Detroit Pistons overcame a 24-point deficit to defeat the Orlando Magic 93-79 inside the Kia Center.

Jalen Rose, a former Michigan Wolverines basketball star and member of the iconic Fab Five, spoke ahead of Game 6 as the top-seeded Detroit Pistons prepare to face the Orlando Magic inside the Kia Center, trailing the series 3-2.

Duke and Gonzaga will hold a nonconference game at LCA in February of 2027. This comes weeks after the announcement that Michigan State will host Arkansas for a contest on Thanksgiving of 2026.

Cade Cunningham delivered a historic performance when his team needed it most, scoring a franchise playoff record 45 points to lift the Detroit Pistons to a 116-109 victory in Game 5 and keep their season alive.

Detroit Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff praised Cade Cunningham for a standout performance after Detroit’s Game 5 victory over the Orlando Magic, saying the All-Star guard delivered in a pivotal moment to keep the team’s season alive.

Lamented in the locker room after Game 4, spoken about repeatedly at shootaround, and played into existence immediately in Game 5, the Detroit Pistons kept their season alive with a 116-109 win over the Orlando Magic and urgency from their stars.

Cade Cunningham came through for the Detroit Pistons when they needed him.

The No. 1 seed Detroit Pistons staved off elimination with a 116-109 win over the No. 8 seed Orlando Magic, forcing a Game 6 inside the Kia Center.

Cade Cunningham scored a franchise playoff-record 45 points, including a step-back jumper with 32 seconds left, and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons beat the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic 116-109 in Game 5 of their first-round series to stave off elimination.

Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson left Game 5 of the team’s first-round playoff series against the Orlando Magic after suffering an injury Wednesday night.

The top-seeded Detroit Pistons are in a familiar and precarious position, trailing the Orlando Magic 3-1 in their best-of-seven first-round playoff series.

Legendary Detroit Bad Boys sixth man Vinnie Johnson is expanding his automotive business, bringing new investment and jobs to the site where The Palace of Auburn Hills once stood.

The top-seeded Detroit Pistons are one loss away from a stunning first-round exit after falling 94-88 to the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference opening round playoff series.

Those 60 wins in the regular season and that No. 1 seed don’t mean much for the Detroit Pistons right now.

Desmond Bane scored 22 points, Franz Wagner had 19 in three quarters and the Orlando Magic beat the Detroit Pistons 94-88 to take a 3-1 series lead, putting the East’s No. 1 seed on the brink of elimination.

The No. 1 seed Detroit Pistons are on the brink of elimination as the No. 8 seed Orlando takes a commanding 3-1 series lead, winning 94-88 inside the Kia Center._

As the Detroit Pistons wrap up their two-game road trip in their first-round playoff series against the Orlando Magic, the team will soon return home for Game 5 to a familiar sound that has echoed through arenas for a generation: “Detroit basketball.”

A major factor in the Detroit Pistons' early struggles has been the play of All-Star center Jalen Duren, who has yet to find his rhythm in the series.

The Orlando Magic tend not to do things the easy way.

Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane each scored 25 points, and the Orlando Magic blew a 17-point fourth-quarter lead before rallying to beat the Detroit Pistons 113-105 for a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series.

Ben Wallace and Rick Mahorn watched the Detroit Pistons pound the Orlando Magic in the paint and meet them at the rim in a 98-83 win that tied their first-round series at a game apiece.

Cade Cunningham had 27 points, 11 assists and six rebounds to lead the top-seeded Detroit Pistons to a 98-83 win over the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic, evening their first-round series and ending the longest home losing streak in NBA playoff history.

The Detroit Pistons broke open a tight game with a dominant third quarter, using a massive 38-16 scoring run to pull away from the Orlando Magic, 98-83, to end their 11-game home playoff skid in Game 2.

Detroit Pistons sharpshooter Duncan Robinson said the team is focused on execution and internal adjustments rather than narratives as it prepares for Game 2 against the Orlando Magic following a Game 1 loss.

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren said that improved intensity and smarter offensive reads will be key as they prepare for Game 2 against the Orlando Magic after a physical Game 1 loss.

Detroit Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff said a day away from the court helped his team mentally reset, but the emphasis quickly shifted to identity and execution ahead of Game 2 against the Orlando Magic.

Of all the home teams in the first round of the NBA playoffs, the Detroit Pistons were the only ones to lose Game 1, as the Orlando Magic exposed its weaknesses in an upset victory to steal home-court advantage.

The first six games in this season’s playoffs all had something in common.

The Detroit Pistons opened the NBA playoffs with a flop.

Paolo Banchero had 23 points, nine rebounds and four assists to lead the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic to a 112-101 win over the top-seeded Detroit Pistons in Game 1 of their first-round series.

April in the D has been a thing in the city for quite some time now, but this weekend is a little different as the Detroit Pistons are gearing up to take on the Orlando Magic inside Little Caesars Arena, and one of their legends, Dennis Rodman, received another ring during WrestleMania 42.

Jalen Duren is embracing a breakout season and a new level of expectations as the Detroit Pistons prepare for the playoffs.

The National Basketball Coaches Association announced that Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff has been selected as the 2026 recipient of the Michael H. Goldberg NBCA Coach of the Year Award.

Cade Cunningham's return to the Pistons lineup has sparked excitement, and Ford came out with a new video recognizing his comeback and the hard-working history of his family.

As the No. 1 seed, the Detroit Pistons are the team to beat in the Eastern Conference as the NBA playoffs begin this weekend.

The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association have decided on the status of Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham regarding his eligibility for the annual awards for the 2025-26 regular season.

New playoff merch at Little Caesars Arena

The Detroit Pistons capped a historic regular season with a 60-22 record and the top seed in the Eastern Conference, but the milestone comes with a costly caveat for All-Star guard Cade Cunningham.

The Detroit Pistons are rolling out an expanded fan experience for the 2026 NBA playoffs, announcing a series of activations and in-game offerings for their first two home games of the opening round at Little Caesars Arena.

All that happened in the NBA playoffs on Friday night was LeBron James was part of his 42nd series win, RJ Barrett gave Toronto some Kawhi Leonard flashbacks (and gave Tyrese Haliburton some Tyrese Haliburton flashbacks), Detroit pulled off a comeback for the ages and Orlando missed 23 consecutive shots to waste a 24-point lead.

Doc Rivers is stepping down as Milwaukee Bucks coach, capping a tumultuous year in which he was inducted into the Hall of Fame while his injury-riddled team fell far short of expectations.

The Detroit Pistons are hosting a playoff series for the first time in nearly two decades, and their run will begin right here on Local 4.

It’s official, the WNBA is coming back to Detroit. The Women’s National Basketball Association and NBA Board of Governors have approved three new expansion teams.

What would you do if you got a second chance? On Saturday, hundreds of people will be looking for just that during the Detroit Pistons’ first Social Impact Summit at the Henry Ford-Pistons Performance Center.

Detroit Pistons MVP hopeful Cade Cunningham made his return to the team after a lengthy absence due to a collapsed lung, but he had moral support from a few players from the Michigan Wolverines’ national championship team and a Fab 5 legend inside Little Caesars Arena.

Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham is expected to return to the court after missing three weeks with a lung injury.

University of Michigan alum Rich Eisen welcomed Fab Five legend Jalen Rose to the Rich Eisen Show ahead of the Michigan Wolverines’ Final Four matchup against the Arizona Wildcats.

The Detroit Pistons have clinched their first division title in nearly two decades, but they have much more important business to take care of.

After nearly two decades, and stretches of futility, the Detroit Pistons have won the Central Division again.

Jalen Duren had 31 points and nine rebounds as the Detroit Pistons defeated the Toronto Raptors 127-116 to clinch the Central Division title.

Former Detroit Pistons top-five NBA draft pick Jaden Ivey is being waived by the Chicago Bulls after his recent controversial comments on social media, per ESPN.

Tobias Harris led a balanced scoring attack with 18 points as the Detroit Pistons strengthened their hold on the top seed in the Eastern Conference with a 109-87 victory over the injury-riddled Minnesota Timberwolves.

The Detroit Pistons Foundation, Children’s Foundation of Michigan, Duncan Robinson, and the Robinson Family Foundation made a special announcement in support of SAY Detroit’s LiveWELL Program, which provides school-based youth development programming focused on mental health, wellness, and life skills for Detroit Youth inside the SAY Detroit Play Center at Lipke Park.

The No. 1-seeded Detroit Pistons announced when the 2026 individual-game playoff tickets will go on sale to the public.

Darius Acuff Jr., the former Cass Technical High School standout and current Arkansas Razorbacks star guard who figures on many mock drafts as a potential No. 1 pick, talks Reebok deal, Allen Iverson, Shaquille O’Neal, family ties, and Detroit heritage in a new interview.

Daniss Jenkins scored a career-high 30 points, including six in the final 34 seconds, and the Detroit Pistons ended the Los Angeles Lakers’ nine-game win streak with a 113-110 victory.

Detroit Bad Boys legend and Pistons icon Dennis Rodman will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.

Special performance features dancers from original team, other generations

Detroit Pistons All-Star Cade Cunningham will miss an extended period of time due to a pneumothorax.

All-Star guard Cade Cunningham of the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons has a collapsed lung and is expected to miss at least two weeks and possibly more.

Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham is expected to miss “an extended period of time” due to a collapsed lung.

The Detroit Pistons’ social media team was on a mission to find a girl who left a poster behind at Little Caesars Arena, which led to a viral video sparked by Big Sean.

Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart is expected to miss another week following an injury he suffered last week against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Nine-year-old Nora Jamil was heartbroken when her poster, intended to be autographed by Pistons players at a game, went missing.

The Big Conference Men’s Basketball Player of the Year award was handed out on Tuesday, and Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg was given the honor.

The Detroit Pistons will celebrate 313 Day on March 13 with Detroit-inspired festivities at Little Caesars Arena, including a halftime performance by Skilla Baby and the Detroit Youth Choir, fan activations, giveaways and special merchandise designed by Big Sean and local artists.

To celebrate Detroit’s 313 Day, McDonald’s is offering a special meal and giving people the chance to win suite tickets to a Detroit Pistons game.

U.S. District Judge Jeannette A. Vargas has ordered former Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley to pay $1 million in default judgment to his former sports agency.

The NBA announced that Detroit Pistons two-time All-Star guard Cade Cunningham was named Eastern Conference player of the month for games played in February.

Jalen Duren had 33 points and 16 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons outlasted the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers 122-119 on Friday night in a game that was delayed for 18 minutes in the third quarter because of a blaring horn.

The Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers were delayed for 18 minutes in the third quarter by a blaring horn Friday night after a power surge caused the overhead scoreboard to malfunction.

The Detroit Pistons announced that the planned 20th anniversary celebration for the 2006 WNBA champion Detroit Shock, scheduled for the March 7 game against the Brooklyn Nets, has been postponed following the passing of Kara Braxton.

Metro Detroit is getting a taste of spring Friday, with sunshine and temperatures climbing into the mid-50s, which is roughly 15 degrees above average for late February.

Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson spoke with ESPN analyst Malika Andrews about the team’s chemistry, its defensive identity, and a pair of national television games this week, including their matchup against a potential James Harden-less Cleveland Cavaliers.

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The Detroit Pistons have ascended to the top of the Eastern Conference this season, owning a 28-7 record against the rest of the conference.

Victor Wembanyama had 21 points, 17 rebounds and six blocks, Devin Vassell scored 28 and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Detroit Pistons 114-103 in a potential NBA Finals preview.

Tempers flared in the first half of the San Antonio Spurs-Detroit Pistons game, a matchup of two of the NBA’s top teams on Monday night.

The Hamtramck community honored basketball legend Rudy Tomjanovich during a hall of fame celebration that included renaming the high school basketball court in his honor.

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball started Thursday night's game against the Houston Rockets, one day after being involved in a two-car crash in Charlotte.

The Detroit Pistons have surged from years of misery to the NBA’s best record as play resumes after the All-Star break.

The Detroit Pistons have been red-hot on the court this season and they’re reaching out to local residents who need a hand in the game of life.

The No. 2-ranked Michigan Wolverines men’s basketball team (24-1, 14-1 Big Ten) returned to Ann Arbor for a Valentine’s Day beatdown, taking down the UCLA Bruins (17-8, 9-5 Big Ten) 86-56.

A former Detroit Pistons player has agreed to play for Grammy Award-winning artist Bad Bunny’s basketball team.

Detroit Pistons two-time All-Star Cade Cunningham has purchased a minority ownership stake in his hometown Major League Baseball team, the Texas Rangers.

The theme was “Black excellence, all the time” at the Lewis College of Business on Thursday as the Pistons held their 21st annual Poetry Scholarship Competition.

Detroit Pistons President of Basketball Operations Trajan Langdon joined a conversation about the organization’s current status as the first-place team before the All-Star break, life after the trade deadline, and the suspensions of Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart.

Detroit center Isaiah Stewart was suspended seven games by the NBA on Wednesday, while three other players were also penalized for their roles in a fight during a game between the Pistons and Charlotte Hornets.

Two Detroit Pistons are facing suspensions after a brawl broke out vs. the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night.

Detroit Pistons big man Jalen Duren is on the verge of appearing in his first NBA All-Star Game in his young career, but that could be in jeopardy following his altercation with former Michigan Wolverines forward Moussa Diabate.

Charles Bediako, 23, a former Motor City Cruise player, has been ruled "ineligible" by a judge who denied his request to continue playing this season with the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Detroit Pistons All-Star guard Cade Cunningham spoke about the team’s mentality following their victory over the Charlotte Hornets, a game marked by a heated brawl in the third quarter.

Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff praised his team’s resolve following their victory over the Charlotte Hornets, highlighting their ability to pull away and own the game down the stretch following their third-quarter scrum.

Detroit Pistons All-Star Jalen Duren and former Michigan Wolverines player Moussa Diabate sparked an old-school basketball brawl during the back-and-forth contest, leading to a Pistons 110-104 victory.

A fight broke out between the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets in the third quarter of Monday night’s game, and four players were ejected.