One game left in 2025, but the Pistons played their 82nd regular-season game of the year Sunday. At 54-28, it would tie for the fifth-best regular season in franchise history.
Plus a twist on the night a Piston shot 36 FTs.
This week's Pistons Digest:
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Plus a twist on the night a Piston shot 36 FTs.
This week's Pistons Digest:
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PISTONS DIGEST: A bountiful 2025 for the Pistons, but they eye bigger things yet in 2026
They were 14-18 last season when the curtain closed on the 2024 portion of their schedule and finished 30-20 for a 44-38 overall record.
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December 29, 2025 at 2:19 PM
One game left in 2025, but the Pistons played their 82nd regular-season game of the year Sunday. At 54-28, it would tie for the fifth-best regular season in franchise history.
Plus a twist on the night a Piston shot 36 FTs.
This week's Pistons Digest:
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Plus a twist on the night a Piston shot 36 FTs.
This week's Pistons Digest:
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53 of 55 *free throws*
FINAL: Clippers 112, Pistons 99
Kawhi Leonard career-high 55, matches franchise record. Cade Cunningham scored all of his 27 in the second half. Last two games, Jazz and Clippers have combined to hit 53 of 55. Pistons lose consecutive games for the 2nd time this season.
Kawhi Leonard career-high 55, matches franchise record. Cade Cunningham scored all of his 27 in the second half. Last two games, Jazz and Clippers have combined to hit 53 of 55. Pistons lose consecutive games for the 2nd time this season.
December 29, 2025 at 4:38 AM
53 of 55 *free throws*
FINAL: Clippers 112, Pistons 99
Kawhi Leonard career-high 55, matches franchise record. Cade Cunningham scored all of his 27 in the second half. Last two games, Jazz and Clippers have combined to hit 53 of 55. Pistons lose consecutive games for the 2nd time this season.
Kawhi Leonard career-high 55, matches franchise record. Cade Cunningham scored all of his 27 in the second half. Last two games, Jazz and Clippers have combined to hit 53 of 55. Pistons lose consecutive games for the 2nd time this season.
December 29, 2025 at 4:31 AM
FINAL: Clippers 112, Pistons 99
Kawhi Leonard career-high 55, matches franchise record. Cade Cunningham scored all of his 27 in the second half. Last two games, Jazz and Clippers have combined to hit 53 of 55. Pistons lose consecutive games for the 2nd time this season.
Kawhi Leonard career-high 55, matches franchise record. Cade Cunningham scored all of his 27 in the second half. Last two games, Jazz and Clippers have combined to hit 53 of 55. Pistons lose consecutive games for the 2nd time this season.
END 3Q: Clippers 92, Pistons 69
Kawhi Leonard with a cool 51 points through 3 quarters. On the bright side, he did miss a free throw after making his first 12.
Kawhi Leonard with a cool 51 points through 3 quarters. On the bright side, he did miss a free throw after making his first 12.
December 29, 2025 at 3:54 AM
END 3Q: Clippers 92, Pistons 69
Kawhi Leonard with a cool 51 points through 3 quarters. On the bright side, he did miss a free throw after making his first 12.
Kawhi Leonard with a cool 51 points through 3 quarters. On the bright side, he did miss a free throw after making his first 12.
Cade Cunningham 8 points in first 2 minutes of 3Q including a pair of triples after the Pistons started 0 of 13. They've made it interesting, at least, trailing 65-52 with 9:48 left.
December 29, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Cade Cunningham 8 points in first 2 minutes of 3Q including a pair of triples after the Pistons started 0 of 13. They've made it interesting, at least, trailing 65-52 with 9:48 left.
HALF: Clippers 60, Pistons 42
If the Pistons have played a worse half this year, it's lost on me. Cade Cunningham 0 of 4 and scoreless in 11 minutes with 3 fouls. Pistons 0 of 12 from 3, Clippers 7 of 13 from 3. Kawhi Leonard 25 points.
If the Pistons have played a worse half this year, it's lost on me. Cade Cunningham 0 of 4 and scoreless in 11 minutes with 3 fouls. Pistons 0 of 12 from 3, Clippers 7 of 13 from 3. Kawhi Leonard 25 points.
December 29, 2025 at 3:10 AM
HALF: Clippers 60, Pistons 42
If the Pistons have played a worse half this year, it's lost on me. Cade Cunningham 0 of 4 and scoreless in 11 minutes with 3 fouls. Pistons 0 of 12 from 3, Clippers 7 of 13 from 3. Kawhi Leonard 25 points.
If the Pistons have played a worse half this year, it's lost on me. Cade Cunningham 0 of 4 and scoreless in 11 minutes with 3 fouls. Pistons 0 of 12 from 3, Clippers 7 of 13 from 3. Kawhi Leonard 25 points.
END 1Q: Clippers 33, Pistons 20
Pistons close on 6-0 run and hold Clippers scoreless for last 2:32. Ron Holland effectively harassed Harden on three successive possessions.
Pistons close on 6-0 run and hold Clippers scoreless for last 2:32. Ron Holland effectively harassed Harden on three successive possessions.
December 29, 2025 at 2:39 AM
END 1Q: Clippers 33, Pistons 20
Pistons close on 6-0 run and hold Clippers scoreless for last 2:32. Ron Holland effectively harassed Harden on three successive possessions.
Pistons close on 6-0 run and hold Clippers scoreless for last 2:32. Ron Holland effectively harassed Harden on three successive possessions.
The nightmare has compounded. Three fouls on Cunningham, Clippers up 33-14 with 2:32 left 1Q
Nightmarish start for the Pistons - 3 turnovers, 2 fouls on Cade Cunningham, 1 on Ausar Thompson and a 16-6 Clippers lead. Cunningham guarding Kawhi Leonard and Thompson guarding James Harden and they've drawn 3 fouls that didn't add up to one decent foul.
December 29, 2025 at 2:34 AM
The nightmare has compounded. Three fouls on Cunningham, Clippers up 33-14 with 2:32 left 1Q
Nightmarish start for the Pistons - 3 turnovers, 2 fouls on Cade Cunningham, 1 on Ausar Thompson and a 16-6 Clippers lead. Cunningham guarding Kawhi Leonard and Thompson guarding James Harden and they've drawn 3 fouls that didn't add up to one decent foul.
December 29, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Nightmarish start for the Pistons - 3 turnovers, 2 fouls on Cade Cunningham, 1 on Ausar Thompson and a 16-6 Clippers lead. Cunningham guarding Kawhi Leonard and Thompson guarding James Harden and they've drawn 3 fouls that didn't add up to one decent foul.
FINAL: Jazz 131, Pistons 129
Pistons came from 15 down to tie in final minute, but Keyonte George hits from inside paint with 2.1 to win it. Big difference: Utah 25 of 26 FTs, Pistons 15 of 23.
Cade Cunningham 29 and 17 assists
Pistons came from 15 down to tie in final minute, but Keyonte George hits from inside paint with 2.1 to win it. Big difference: Utah 25 of 26 FTs, Pistons 15 of 23.
Cade Cunningham 29 and 17 assists
December 27, 2025 at 5:05 AM
FINAL: Jazz 131, Pistons 129
Pistons came from 15 down to tie in final minute, but Keyonte George hits from inside paint with 2.1 to win it. Big difference: Utah 25 of 26 FTs, Pistons 15 of 23.
Cade Cunningham 29 and 17 assists
Pistons came from 15 down to tie in final minute, but Keyonte George hits from inside paint with 2.1 to win it. Big difference: Utah 25 of 26 FTs, Pistons 15 of 23.
Cade Cunningham 29 and 17 assists
HALF: Pistons 68, Jazz 67
Utah 11 of 24 from three. Pistons likely will be discussing defense at halftime. Cade Cunningham 13 assists (plus 11 points)
Utah 11 of 24 from three. Pistons likely will be discussing defense at halftime. Cade Cunningham 13 assists (plus 11 points)
December 27, 2025 at 3:36 AM
HALF: Pistons 68, Jazz 67
Utah 11 of 24 from three. Pistons likely will be discussing defense at halftime. Cade Cunningham 13 assists (plus 11 points)
Utah 11 of 24 from three. Pistons likely will be discussing defense at halftime. Cade Cunningham 13 assists (plus 11 points)
Jaden Ivey has played 3 minutes and is plus 16. Pistons, once down 9, have taken a 32-25 lead with 3:27 left in the first quarter.
December 27, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Jaden Ivey has played 3 minutes and is plus 16. Pistons, once down 9, have taken a 32-25 lead with 3:27 left in the first quarter.
The Pistons are 24-6. The last time they were 18 games over .500 before Jan. 1 was 2005. They went on to finish 64-18 that season, the best regular-season record in franchise history.
December 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The Pistons are 24-6. The last time they were 18 games over .500 before Jan. 1 was 2005. They went on to finish 64-18 that season, the best regular-season record in franchise history.
FINAL: Pistons 136, Kings 127
Harris 24, Cunningham and Duren 23, Thompson 19
Pistons a season-high 38 assists
Pistons 24-6 and 2-0 on 5-game road trip
On to Utah on Friday
Harris 24, Cunningham and Duren 23, Thompson 19
Pistons a season-high 38 assists
Pistons 24-6 and 2-0 on 5-game road trip
On to Utah on Friday
December 24, 2025 at 5:43 AM
FINAL: Pistons 136, Kings 127
Harris 24, Cunningham and Duren 23, Thompson 19
Pistons a season-high 38 assists
Pistons 24-6 and 2-0 on 5-game road trip
On to Utah on Friday
Harris 24, Cunningham and Duren 23, Thompson 19
Pistons a season-high 38 assists
Pistons 24-6 and 2-0 on 5-game road trip
On to Utah on Friday
END 3Q: Pistons 115, Kings 97
Kings scored 39 in 3Q. Hanging around by going 27 of 30 at FT line.
Duren 23, Harris 20, Cunningham 17/6/12
Also, Pistons have 36 assists which is already 2 better than their previous season high.
Kings scored 39 in 3Q. Hanging around by going 27 of 30 at FT line.
Duren 23, Harris 20, Cunningham 17/6/12
Also, Pistons have 36 assists which is already 2 better than their previous season high.
December 24, 2025 at 5:04 AM
END 3Q: Pistons 115, Kings 97
Kings scored 39 in 3Q. Hanging around by going 27 of 30 at FT line.
Duren 23, Harris 20, Cunningham 17/6/12
Also, Pistons have 36 assists which is already 2 better than their previous season high.
Kings scored 39 in 3Q. Hanging around by going 27 of 30 at FT line.
Duren 23, Harris 20, Cunningham 17/6/12
Also, Pistons have 36 assists which is already 2 better than their previous season high.
Pistons with a season-high for points in the first half, leading Sacramento 72-52 with 1:33 left
December 24, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Pistons with a season-high for points in the first half, leading Sacramento 72-52 with 1:33 left
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The Pistons didn't dazzle the Portland Trail Blazers so much as bludgeon them: 22 offensive rebounds, 19 forced turnovers, a whopping 27 more shot attempts.
"And when you do that, you're going to give yourselves a really good chance to win."
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"And when you do that, you're going to give yourselves a really good chance to win."
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A crazy night in Portland ends with the Pistons finding another way to win
The team that found insanely creative ways to lose two years ago now finds equally inventive ways to win games. The Pistons did it again on Monday night
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December 23, 2025 at 1:49 PM
The Pistons didn't dazzle the Portland Trail Blazers so much as bludgeon them: 22 offensive rebounds, 19 forced turnovers, a whopping 27 more shot attempts.
"And when you do that, you're going to give yourselves a really good chance to win."
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"And when you do that, you're going to give yourselves a really good chance to win."
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The Pistons didn't dazzle the Portland Trail Blazers so much as bludgeon them: 22 offensive rebounds, 19 forced turnovers, a whopping 27 more shot attempts.
"And when you do that, you're going to give yourselves a really good chance to win."
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"And when you do that, you're going to give yourselves a really good chance to win."
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A crazy night in Portland ends with the Pistons finding another way to win
The team that found insanely creative ways to lose two years ago now finds equally inventive ways to win games. The Pistons did it again on Monday night
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December 23, 2025 at 1:49 PM
The Pistons didn't dazzle the Portland Trail Blazers so much as bludgeon them: 22 offensive rebounds, 19 forced turnovers, a whopping 27 more shot attempts.
"And when you do that, you're going to give yourselves a really good chance to win."
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"And when you do that, you're going to give yourselves a really good chance to win."
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FINAL: Pistons 110, Blazers 102
Pistons close on 11-2 run after Portland took its only lead of the game at 4:13. It lasted 27 seconds. Jalen Duren 26 and 10. Ausar Thompson 18/12/3 assists and 3 steals.
Pistons close on 11-2 run after Portland took its only lead of the game at 4:13. It lasted 27 seconds. Jalen Duren 26 and 10. Ausar Thompson 18/12/3 assists and 3 steals.
December 23, 2025 at 5:40 AM
FINAL: Pistons 110, Blazers 102
Pistons close on 11-2 run after Portland took its only lead of the game at 4:13. It lasted 27 seconds. Jalen Duren 26 and 10. Ausar Thompson 18/12/3 assists and 3 steals.
Pistons close on 11-2 run after Portland took its only lead of the game at 4:13. It lasted 27 seconds. Jalen Duren 26 and 10. Ausar Thompson 18/12/3 assists and 3 steals.
Pistons lead down to 2 with 4:46 left. They've scored 4 points in the fourth quarter. Cade Cunningham's fouled out, Ausar Thompson has 5 fouls.
December 23, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Pistons lead down to 2 with 4:46 left. They've scored 4 points in the fourth quarter. Cade Cunningham's fouled out, Ausar Thompson has 5 fouls.
Cade Cunningham fouls out with 8:32 after shoving Cissoko. Then gets a T on his way out. Pistons lead down to 8.
December 23, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Cade Cunningham fouls out with 8:32 after shoving Cissoko. Then gets a T on his way out. Pistons lead down to 8.
Shaedon Sharpe, 0 of 5 from 3, makes a pair and the Blazers pull within 11. Pistons timeout at 9:31
December 23, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Shaedon Sharpe, 0 of 5 from 3, makes a pair and the Blazers pull within 11. Pistons timeout at 9:31
END 3Q: Pistons 95, Blazers 78
Jalen Duren 14 points in the quarter and 22 for the game. Pistons 13 second-chance points and 24 points off turnovers. Cade Cunningham with 5 fouls.
Jalen Duren 14 points in the quarter and 22 for the game. Pistons 13 second-chance points and 24 points off turnovers. Cade Cunningham with 5 fouls.
December 23, 2025 at 4:58 AM
END 3Q: Pistons 95, Blazers 78
Jalen Duren 14 points in the quarter and 22 for the game. Pistons 13 second-chance points and 24 points off turnovers. Cade Cunningham with 5 fouls.
Jalen Duren 14 points in the quarter and 22 for the game. Pistons 13 second-chance points and 24 points off turnovers. Cade Cunningham with 5 fouls.
5 fouls in the first 8 minutes of the third quarter on Cade Cunningham. The Pistons lead 90-69 but need to weather the next several minutes without him.
December 23, 2025 at 4:49 AM
5 fouls in the first 8 minutes of the third quarter on Cade Cunningham. The Pistons lead 90-69 but need to weather the next several minutes without him.
HALF: Pistons 61, Blazers 51
Pistons an 18-2 edge in points off turnovers.
Pistons an 18-2 edge in points off turnovers.
December 23, 2025 at 4:14 AM
HALF: Pistons 61, Blazers 51
Pistons an 18-2 edge in points off turnovers.
Pistons an 18-2 edge in points off turnovers.