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Postgame Quotes - February 4, 2012
The Pistons topped the Hornets 89-87 at home Saturday night.

Nose Broken, Streak Not
The Pistons lost rookie Brandon Knight to a broken nose from an errant elbow early in Saturday's game with New Orleans, but Greg Monroe put them on his back and carried them to an 89-87 win - their second in as many nights - Keith Langlois writes for True Blue Pistons.

Pistons vs Hornets Game Preview - Feb. 4, 2012
The Pistons host the New Orleans Hornets tonight at 7:30 p.m.

Postgame Quotes - February 3, 2012


What a Knight
Rookie Brandon Knight went scoreless four nights ago at Milwaukee, but when the Bucks came to The Palace for the rematch on Friday, he broke out with a career-high 26 points as the Pistons snapped a seven-game losing streak with an 88-80 win, Keith Langlois writes for True Blue Pistons.

Charlie Villanueva Injury Update
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - The Detroit Pistons announced today the following injury update regarding forward Charlie Villanueva. Following repeated imaging studies as well as multiple consultations from foot and ankle orthopedic surgeons, it has been determined that Charlie Villanueva's right ankle soreness can be attributed to a resolving posterior tibial tenosynovitis with small talotibal spurs. A few weeks of partial ankle immobilization have been recommended in an attempt to alleviate the soreness and discomfort. He will be re-evaluated after that period.

Russell to the Rescue
With Will Bynum and Ben Gordon both missing the last nine games, Walker D. Russell Jr. got thrown into the fire quickly. He's been a Piston for two weeks now and Lawrence Frank eyes light up when he talks about him, Keith Langlois writes for True Blue Pistons.

Pistons vs Bucks Game Preview - Feb. 3, 2012
The Pistons return to The Palace to take on the Bucks tonight at 7:30 p.m.

Flo Rida to Perform at Halftime on Sunday, Feb. 19 When Detroit Pistons Host Boston Celtics
The Detroit Pistons announced today that internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter, rapper and producer Flo Rida (pronounced Flow Ride-a) will perform during halftime when the Detroit Pistons host Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and the Boston Celtics on Sunday, February 19 at The Palace of Auburn Hills (6:00 p.m.).

The Value of Depth
It didn't seem likely a well-played and exciting game would break out between two shorthanded teams, but George Blaha says the Pistons-Nets game was a reminder of how many truly talented players there are in the NBA and how important it is to have players on the bench ready to contribute when called upon.

Staying Strong
Though the Pistons lost all four games on their recent road trip - the last three jammed into three days - they found something to cling to in the finale, a tough loss at New Jersey, Keith Langlois writes for True Blue Pistons.

Pistons Mailbag - Thursday, February 2, 2012


Net Loss
The Pistons will never be so happy to see The Palace as when they return home for Friday and Saturday games after losing 99-96 Wednesday at New Jersey to end a 0-4 road trip that concluded with three games in three nights, Keith Langlois writes for True Blue Pistons.

Postgame Quotes - February 1, 2012


Monroe Advises Knight: Slow Down
Pistons veterans all quickly took note of Brandon Knight's work habits, but Greg Monroe - who admits hitting the rookie wall a year ago - also had some advice for him: slow down, he tells Keith Langlois for True Blue Pistons.

Pistons at Nets Game Preview - Feb. 1, 2012
The Pistons take on the Knicks at The Garden tonight at 7:30 p.m.

Pistons Fall to Knicks
A familiar pattern repeated itself as the Pistons fell 113-86 to New York on Tuesday night - a big early deficit and too many turnovers, all fueled by a lack of cohesion the Pistons find difficult to address in the face of a schedule that has allowed them three practices in the last 3½ weeks, Keith Langlois writes for True Blue Pistons.

Postgame Quotes - January 31, 2012
The Pistons dropped to the Knicks 113-86 on the road Tuesday night.

Unshaken Confidence
Brandon Knight doesn't let bumps in the road - like Monday's scoreless outing in Milwaukee - deter him. "It's easy to stay positive," he tells Keith Langlois for True Blue Pistons.

Pistons at Knicks Game Preview - Jan. 31, 2012
The Pistons take on the Knicks at The Garden tonight at 7:30 p.m.

Postgame Quotes - January 30, 2012


Triple Trouble
The lockout so far has meant the Pistons have not had more than a day off between any of their first 21 games. Now comes another challenge: 3 games in 3 nights in 3 different arenas, Keith Langlois writes for True Blue Pistons.

Pistons Mailbag - Monday, January 30, 2012
Few players in the league have been so consistently linked to the Pistons in trade scenarios as Chris Kaman. When New Orleans let it be known last week that Kaman was being shopped, that put Pistons Mailbag readers on high alert. On with Mailbag ...

Pistons at Milwaukee Game Preview - Jan. 30, 2012
The Pistons face the Bucks on the road tonight at 8:00 p.m.

3 for 3
The Pistons haven't had more than one day between games since starting the season five weeks ago and 14 of their 21 games have come in back-to-back sets. Now they'll dive into their first back to back to back of this unique NBA season, Keith Langlois writes for True Blue Pistons.

Felled in Philly
One night after having victory snatched away in the final seconds, the Pistons couldn't get it in gear at Philadelphia, playing hard but without great precision in losing 95-74 to the 76ers, Keith Langlois writes for True Blue Pistons.

Postgame Quotes - January 28, 2012


Pistons at 76ers Game Preview - Jan. 28, 2012
The Pistons travel to Philly to take on the 76ers on Saturday at 7:00 p.m.

Postgame Quotes - January 27, 2012
The Pistons lost in overtime to the Hawks at The Palace 107-101 on Friday night.

Pistons Lose OT Crusher
Joe Johnson hit a tying 3-pointer with two seconds left Friday night and Atlanta went on to win in overtime, a crushing loss after the Pistons controlled most of the game, Keith Langlois writes for True Blue Pistons.

Summer Plans
Brandon Knight doesn't know it yet, but Rodney Stuckey is plotting his summer. He wants the two to spend time together in the off-season building the type of chemistry he saw as a young player between Chauncey Billups and Rip Hamilton, Keith Langlois writes for True Blue Pistons.

Pistons vs Hawks Game Preview - Jan. 27, 2012
The Pistons face the Hawks at home tonight at 7:30 p.m.

Bringing Back the Fans
It was one of the best losses The Palace has ever seen, George Blaha says of Wednesday's loss to Miami, and there are going to be many more nights that deliver the same level of excitement to Pistons fans in the days ahead.

Pushing Forward
Lawrence Frank says whether the progress the Pistons exhibited in their narrow loss to Miami can be duplicated and prolonged ultimately will determine whether to call it a good loss, Keith Langlois writes for True Blue Pistons.

Pistons Mailbag - Thursday, January 26, 2012
Before Austin Daye's 28-point explosion in the Pistons' narrow loss to Miami on Wednesday night, Pistons Mailbag readers wanted to know about his present and his future. After ... well, on with Mailbag.

Postgame Quotes - January 25, 2012


Downed at the Wire
The Pistons overcame a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit and took the lead on a Jonas Jerebko 3-pointer with 1:33 left, but lost 101-98 to Miami on an electric night at The Palace marked by a breakout performance from Austin Daye, Keith Langlois writes for True Blue Pistons.

Fine Line
Lawrence Frank knows the Pistons, struggling to score, need to exploit early scoring chances against Miami. But they also have to be careful to protect the ball, because no NBA team makes the opposition pay for turnovers quite like LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and the Heat, Keith Langlois writes for True Blue Pistons.

Pistons vs Heat Game Preview - Jan. 25, 2012
The Pistons return to The Palace to face the Miami Heat tonight at 7:30 p.m.

The Right Direction
Damien Wilkins has lived through a rebuilding project in Oklahoma City and seen what's possible when it starts with young players with a passion for the game and a thirst for learning, he tells Keith Langlois for True Blue Pistons.

Joe D: New Owner 'Absolutely Great'
After a few seasons in limbo, the Pistons under Tom Gores again have a direction and moral support from ownership. "It's been absolutely great," he tells Keith Langlois for True Blue Pistons.

Postgame Quotes - January 23, 2012
The Pistons dropped to the Thunder 99-79 on the road Monday night.

Thunderstruck
The Pistons saw what all the fuss was about with the Oklahoma City Thunder, as hot as anyone in the Western Conference coming into the game. They also saw what happens when a franchise makes the most of its trips to the NBA draft lottery, as the Pistons have done the past two years with Greg Monroe and Brandon Knight, Keith Langlois writes for True Blue Pistons.

Joe D: Frank has 'Great Presence'
The lockout at least gave Joe Dumars the luxury of time to get to know Lawrence Frank before hiring him and even more time after that to get an even fuller view of his head coach - and he's seen him adhere to all of his core beliefs even in the face of a 4-13 start to the season, Keith Langlois writes for True Blue Pistons.

Pistons Mailbag - Monday, January 23, 2012
The Brandon Knight-Rodney Stuckey starting backcourt combination helped produce a win over Portland on Saturday, and that led a flood on Mailbag questions about their future together. On with Mailbag ...

Pistons at Thunder Game Preview - Jan. 23, 2012
The Pistons travel to Oklahoma City to face the Thunder tonight at 8:00 p.m.

Glimpse of the Future
When Ben Gordon and Will Bynum get back from injury, Lawrence Frank will again have plenty of backcourt options. For the time being, the Rodney Stuckey-Brandon Knight pairing gave clear signs in Saturday's win over Portland of what the future could hold, Keith Langlois writes for True Blue Pistons.

Joe D on Stuckey & Jerebko
Rodney Stuckey and Jonas Jerebko were restricted free agents coming into the season, but Joe Dumars was committed to bringing them back because each one brings something hard to find, Keith Langlois writes for True Blue Pistons.

Pistons Beat the Blazers
An unlikely second unit turned the game for the Pistons in Saturday's second quarter, and on a night they took care of the basketball almost flawlessly for a half, they were rewarded with a big 94-91 win over Portland to snap a four-game losing streak, Keith Langlois writes for True Blue Pistons.

Pistons vs Blazers Game Preview - Jan. 21, 2012
The Pistons host the Trailblazers at The Palace tonight at 7:30 p.m.

Postgame Quotes - January 20, 2012
Brandon Knight scored 22 points and added four assists, but the Pistons ended up losing to Memphis 98-81 tonight.

'Chasing the Dream'
Walker Russell Jr. could have gone overseas and made big money, but he stuck it out in the NBA D-League for a shot at the big show. That call finally came for the kid who grew up in the shadow of The Palace this week, Keith Langlois writes for True Blue Pistons.

T-Pain to Perform at Halftime on Wednesday, Jan. 25 When Detroit Pistons Host Miami Heat
The Detroit Pistons announced today that Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter, rapper and producer T-Pain will perform during halftime when the Detroit Pistons host LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and the Miami HEAT on Wednesday, January 25 at The Palace of Auburn Hills (7:30 p.m.).

Pistons Sign Walker Russell, Jr. From NBA D-League's Fort Wayne Mad Ants
The Detroit Pistons announced today that the team has signed guard Walker Russell Jr. from the NBA D-League's Fort Wayne Mad Ants. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed. Prior to his signing, Russell Jr. led the D-League with 9.9 assists per game and averaged 16.0 points in 16 games for the Mad Ants this season. He recorded seven points/assists double-doubles and dished out a season-high 19 assists to go with 19 points at the Bakersfield Jam (1/9/12). Russell Jr. has recorded 12-plus assists five times and scored 20-plus points four times this season.

Pistons Announce "Come Together" Community Program
The Detroit Pistons announced today a unique community program called "Come Together" aimed at celebrating community champions from cities across the State of Michigan. Working with local political, business and community leaders from cities throughout the state, each municipality is eligible to receive up to 100 tickets to a Detroit Pistons home game for the purpose of recognizing individuals and groups for outstanding achievement, service to the community and leadership through volunteerism.

2 Out, Russell Added
Rodney Stuckey and Will Bynum will miss tonight's game against Memphis at The Palace, so the Pistons made a move to resupply the backcourt today by adding Walker Russell Jr., son of former Piston Walker D. Russell, Keith Langlois writes for True Blue Pistons.

Joe D on Greg Monroe
A long-held NBA adage contends that center and point guard are the game's most critical positions. No wonder Joe Dumars feels good about the future for the Pistons and sees even more improvement ahead for Greg Monroe.

Pistons vs Grizzlies Game Preview - Jan. 20, 2012
The Pistons return to The Palace to host the Grizzlies tonight at 7:30 p.m.

Joe D: Knight a Quick Study
The Pistons learned last year that Greg Monroe's competitive fire burned brighter than you'd ever guess by looking at his expressionless face during games. They're learning about Brandon Knight now. Joe Dumars says the first thing he's learned is that Knight takes advice to heart and puts it quickly into practice, Keith Langlois writes for True Blue Pistons.

Pistons Mailbag - Thursday, January 19, 2012
The futures of Greg Monroe and Brandon Knight, exploring trades, wondering about the 2012 draft and inquiries about new ownership's mind-set - Pistons Mailbag readers had much on their minds over the past few days. On with Mailbag ...

Pistons Mailbag - Thursday, January 19, 2012
The futures of Greg Monroe and Brandon Knight, exploring trades, wondering about the 2012 draft and inquiries about new ownership's mind-set - Pistons Mailbag readers had much on their minds over the past few days. On with Mailbag ...

Postgame Quotes - January 18, 2012
The Pistons fell to the Timberwolves on the road Wednesday 93-85.

Hunted Down
The Pistons have played from behind too often this season, but they were frontrunners for more than three quarters Wednesday night at Minnesota. But the Timberwolves hunted them down with some hot outside shooting from an unlikely source, Keith Langlois writes for True Blue Pistons, in a 93-85 loss.

Star in the Making
George Blaha has been the voice of the Pistons since the '70s, so when he says he can't remember a young player taking such rapid strides from rookie season to year two as Greg Monroe, that's saying something.

Detroit Pistons Announce Theme Night Entertainment Elements
The Detroit Pistons announced today the entertainment line-ups for three theme nights beginning with "Super '70's" night this Friday, January 20 when the Pistons host Memphis at 7:30 p.m. at The Palace of Auburn Hills.

Joe D: 'Cut from the Same Cloth'
Greg Monroe and Brandon Knight, the last two Pistons No. 1 draft picks called "franchise cornerstones" by Joe Dumars, are the types of players he says will "make Pistons fans proud," Keith Langlois writes for True Blue Pistons.

Pistons at Timberwolves Game Preview - Jan. 18, 2012
The Pistons visit the Timberwolves tonight at 8:00 p.m.

Postgame Quotes - January 17, 2012


Trumped in Texas
The Pistons didn't shoot a free throw for almost three full quarters and didn't get a point from leading scorer Greg Monroe until the fourth, yet still found themselves trailing by just six points early in the fourth quarter - then a torrent of Houston scoring buried them in a 97-80 loss, Keith Langlois writes for True Blue Pistons.

Daye Dealing with Slump
Austin Daye has had to deal with injury this season, a sprained ankle, but also with the insult of not seeing one of his 13 3-point shots fall. For a player defined by his shot-making ability, a shooting slump is an especially tough quandary, Keith Langlois writes for True Blue Pistons.

Joe D: No Small Thinking
No matter how this most unusual of NBA seasons challenges the Pistons, Joe Dumars says it won't alter the long-range plan of developing young building blocks already in place, like Greg Monroe and Brandon Knight, and continuing to add to the core, Keith Langlois writes for True Blue Pistons.

Pistons at Rockets Game Preview - Jan. 17, 2012
The Pistons face the Rockets on the road tonight at 8:00 p.m. on FSD PLUS.

The Monroe Doctrine
When none of Greg Monroe's teammates made a move to shoot a technical foul free throw in Sunday's game, Monroe confidently took to the line and knocked it down. That's symbolic of the remarkable progress Monroe has made, taking the next step even after his closing rush to his rookie season, Keith Langlois writes for True Blue Pistons.

Pistons Mailbag - Monday, January 16, 2012
The Pistons snapped their six-game losing streak over the weekend and finished the week with an eye-opening three-game stretch from Greg Monroe, which sparked plenty of Pistons Mailbag activity. On with Mailbag ...

Postgame Quotes - January 15, 2012
The Pistons fell 99-91 to the Warriors tonight at The Palace.

Pistons Fall to Golden State
The Pistons led by four at halftime but Golden State got its transition game cranked up in the second half to win its first road game of the season, 99-91, spoiling another strong game from Greg Monroe, Keith Langlois writes for True Blue Pistons.

Pistons vs Warriors Game Preview - Jan. 15, 2012
The Pistons take on the Bobcats in a home matinee game at 6:00 p.m.

All-Around Appeal
You know what the Pistons like best about Brandon Knight? Everything, Keith Langlois writes for True Blue Pistons.

Postgame Quotes - January 13, 2012
The Pistons top the Bobcats on the road 98-81 on Friday night.

Turning the Tide
Lawrence Frank saw signs of offensive progress despite Thursday's loss at Milwaukee, and it carried over to a convincing 98-81 Friday win at Charlotte, Keith Langlois writes for True Blue Pistons.

Pistons at Bobcats Game Preview - Jan. 13, 2012
The Pistons face the Charlotte Bobcats on the road tonight at 7:00 p.m.

Postgame Quotes - January 12, 2012


Future Stars
The Pistons might have lost their sixth straight game Thursday, falling 102-93 to Milwaukee, but they got a promising peek into their future from their last two No 1 draft picks, Greg Monroe and Brandon Knight, Keith Langlois writes for True Blue Pistons.

Pistons Mailbag - Thursday, January 12, 2012
Working on a five-game losing streak where even Pistons players acknowledge frustration and disappointment setting in and threatening to affect their performance, Pistons fans are dealing with the same emotions. On with Mailbag ...

History's Lessons
George Blaha has been the voice of the Pistons since the '70s, so when he says the cycle of success and failure in the NBA is inevitable, you can take it to the bank. See why George feels that, despite the rough start to the season, the Pistons are pointed in the right direction.

Turning the Ship
Tayshaun Prince was brought back, Joe Dumars said, to lead the right way under the right circumstances. Prince is taking that responsibility to heart, pushing down his own frustration amid a disappointing start in the knowledge that a young team will follow his lead, Keith Langlois writes for True Blue Pistons.

Postgame Quotes - January 10, 2012


Downed by Dallas
The Dallas Mavericks might have started the season 0-3, but any thoughts they were headed for a dramatic dropoff from winning the 2011 NBA title were dismissed by the 4-2 stretch over the last four games they carried into The Palace for Tuesday's game with the Pistons. Turnovers, a nagging issue, were the Pistons' undoing again in a 100-86 loss, Keith Langlois writes for True Blue Pistons.

Max Effort
Jason Maxiell has always impressed his Pistons coaches with his trustworthiness and consistency of effort, even as his roles have fluctuated from starter to outside the rotation. Under Lawrence Frank so far, he knows exactly how he'll be used - and it's paying dividends for the Pistons, Keith Langlois writes for True Blue Pistons.

Pistons at Mavericks Game Preview - Jan. 10, 2012
The Pistons host the NBA Champion Dallas Mavericks tonight at 7:30 p.m.

Postgame Quotes - January 9, 2012
The Pistons dropped to the Chicago Bulls 92-68 on the road Monday night. Brandon Knight had 13 points and four Pistons scored in double figures.

Rough Road
The numbers say nobody in the NBA has played a tougher schedule so far than the Pistons. It doesn't get any easier over the next two days - at Chicago tonight and home to host NBA champion Dallas on Tuesday - but Lawrence Frank isn't leaning on crutches and keeps pushing for progress, Keith Langlois writes for True Blue Pistons.

Pistons Mailbag - Monday, January 9, 2011
Adding a big man and making a trade - Pistons fans wonder what the next move is for their favorite team. On with Mailbag ...

Pistons at Bulls Game Preview - Jan. 9, 2012
The Pistons head to Chicago for a rematch against the Bulls tonight at 8:00 p.m.

Growing Pains
Brandon Knight didn't have the benefit of an off-season or a normal training camp, complicating the usual growing pains a rookie point guard must endure. But he says playing NBA games is his best teacher, Keith Langlois writes for True Blue Pistons.

Inside Look
Maybe you've heard about the fantastic overhaul completed on the Pistons' locker room, but seeing it is something else. Heather Zara will take you inside on Sunday's edition of "Pistons Weekly." Here's a preview of what you'll see.

Postgame Quotes - January 7, 2012


A Step Back
The Pistons took heart with back-to-back wins to close 2011 and open 2012, but Saturday's 103-80 loss to the Knicks, their third straight, was a step backward in the long process Lawrence Frank has undertaken to put them back on the right track, Keith Langlois writes for True Blue Pistons.

Pistons vs Knicks Game Preview - Jan. 7, 2012
The Pistons return to The Palace tonight at 7:30 p.m. to face the New York Knicks.

Postgame Quotes - January 6, 2012


Caught Shorthanded
With starting guards Rodney Stuckey and Ben Gordon unavailable, the Pistons didn't have quite enough offense to keep up with fired-up Philadelphia, making its home debut, in a 96-73 loss to start a rugged stretch of six games in eight nights, Keith Langlois writes for True Blue Pistons.

Pistons at 76ers Game Preview - Jan. 6, 2011
The Pistons go on the road to take on the 76ers at 7:00 p.m. tonight.

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