CJ McCollum recorded 28 points and six assists and reserve Ben McLemore scored a season-high 17 points as the Portland Trail Blazers sailed to a 110-92 victory over the visiting Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night. Portland easily improved to 10–1 at home despite not having the services of six-time All-Star Damian Lillard, who sat out…
Blazers Start Home-Heavy Stretch vs. Skidding Pistons
Home is where the victories are for the Portland Trail Blazers, who are about to embark on a friendly slate. The road-challenged Trail Blazers host the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night to start a stretch in which Portland plays eight of nine games at home. That’s big considering the Blazers are 9–1 at home and…
LeBron James Scores 33 to Lead Lakers Past Pistons
LeBron James recorded 33 points and nine assists to help the Los Angeles Lakers notch a 110–106 victory over the visiting Detroit Pistons on Sunday night. Russell Westbrook had 25 points and nine assists and Anthony Davis contributed 24 points and 10 rebounds as the Lakers won for just the third time in the past…
James Ejected After Bloodying Stewart, Lakers Beat Pistons
DETROIT—LeBron James was ejected for drawing blood from Isaiah Stewart’s face, sending the superstar to the locker room early in the third quarter and leaving his teammates to pick up the slack. Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook did that in a big way. Davis had 30 points, 10 rebounds and two big blocked shots late…
Pistons Win Lottery, Receive No. 1 Pick in 2021 NBA Draft
Newly selected Basketball Hall of Famer Ben Wallace tapped his fist on the table a few times, then clapped his hands and pointed one finger skyward. After one of the worst seasons in franchise history, Detroit has something to celebrate. The Pistons won the NBA draft lottery on Tuesday night, meaning they’ll have the No….
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