Toronto Raptors

WATCH: Reggie Bullock hits buzzer beater as Pistons storm back to defeat Raptors

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The Detroit Pistons may have trailed the Toronto Raptors 85-66 with 3:13 left in the third quarter, but that did not phase the Pistons one bit. You see, Wednesday’s game against the top team in the NBA Eastern Conference (at least record-wise), was personal for the Pistons as they desperately wanted to get a win for … Read more

Cavs or Raptors? 7 Pistons Notes to Keep in Mind Heading into the Regular Season’s Final 48 Hours

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For the first time since 2009, the Detroit Pistons are headed to the postseason. That much we know. However, when it comes to pinpointing their final position in the standings, as well as their first round opponent, there remains a handful of processes in motion over the regular season’s final 48 hours. Here’s what we know: … Read more

D-League transplant Justin Harper seizes opportunity, drills trio of triples against Raptors (Highlights)

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“Pretty good for a guy coming in on a 10-day contract.” Those were the words of Detroit Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy after his team’s newest acquisition, 6-foot-10 forward Justin Harper, connected on 3-of-5 three-pointers and scored a season-high nine points in a 114-101 win over the Toronto Raptors. Harper, called up from the … Read more

Pistons flex on Raptors, win fourth straight

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Steve Blake bounced back from a four-turnover first half to pour in 10 points and five assists after intermission en route to leading the Detroit Pistons to a 114-101 win over the Atlantic Division-leading Toronto Raptors on Sunday. The Pistons (31-29) used a 37-point third quarter to pull away from Toronto, leading by as many as 26 in the fourth … Read more

Recounting Chauncey’s winding path to the Motor City

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Players come around every now and then that you just want on your team regardless of what they bring to the court, whether it be their offensive ability, defensive mentality, leadership qualities, etc. For Chauncey Billups, selected third overall by the Boston Celtics in the 1997 NBA Draft, it just happened to take a few … Read more

Pistons’ toughest back-to-back of the season ends with 111-107 loss to Raptors

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As if we needed any reminder, the Detroit Pistons still have some work to do. One night after falling to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the top team in the Eastern Conference, the Pistons traveled East and ever-so-slightly northward to take on the Toronto Raptors, winners of 10 straight coming in and threatening Cleveland for that top spot. … Read more

Ben Wallace was once repeatedly referred to as ‘Keon Clark’ in a game against Keon Clark (Video)

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I don’t know. I always kind of figured this clip would be a shoe-in for low key internet virility but for whatever reason, it just hasn’t caught on to this point. Looking for an idea of just how far Ben Wallace had to climb from the bottom in order to gain even the tiniest inkling … Read more

Blake Griffin breaks shot clock with dunk! [Video]

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In general, preseason basketball games are not much better than watching paint dry and Sunday’s exhibition game between the Toronto Raptors and the Los Angeles Clippers was no different. That being said, fans who arrived early enough to watch the warmups got a little treat. Watch as well known power-dunker Blake Griffin throws down a dunk … Read more

With the exception of one (guess who?), former Pistons struggling in playoffs

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You might have heard, but for the sixth consecutive season, the Detroit Pistons once again failed to qualify for the playoffs. On the bright side (grasping at straws here), we’ve been living vicariously through a collection of former Pistons, all making postseason appearances for their decidedly non-Piston ballclubs. Unfortunately, for most exes involved, it hasn’t … Read more

Pistons aim for fourth win in five games tonight against Raptors

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Who: Toronto Raptors (42-28) @ Detroit Pistons (26-44) Where: Palace of Auburn Hills When: 7:30 p.m on Fox Sports Detroit The Pistons have been stuck as the 12th seed in the Eastern Conference for what seems like an eternity and appear set to miss the playoffs for the sixth straight season. However, Detroit has won three … Read more

Are the Pistons’ Playoffs Hopes Dashed after Jennings’ Injury?

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As of today, the Detroit Pistons sit two games back of the 8th playoff spot in the East. Coming into this past Saturday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks, it seemed all but certain that the Pistons would continue to ride their post-Josh Smith high and overtake the Brooklyn Nets and Charlotte Hornets for that final … Read more

Augustin Scores 35, But Pistons Fall to Raptors 114-110

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One day after losing starting point guard Brandon Jennings to a season-ending Achilles tendon injury, the Detroit Pistons found themselves with their backs up against the wall, squaring off with the Toronto Raptors – the third best team in the Eastern Conference. Jennings’ backup, D.J. Augustin, did his part by scoring a career-high 35 points, but … Read more

Jodie to the Rescue! Late Meeks Triple Lifts Pistons Over Raptors, 114-111

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Jodie Meeks connected on a last minute three to give Pistons a four point cushion that’d ultimately hold, completing another Detroit Pistons comeback effort and securing a 114-111 victory over the Toronto Raptors. The Pistons did themselves no favors in the first twelve minutes of Monday night’s contest. A sleepy defensive showing resulted in 32 first quarter … Read more