Doormats and punchlines no more, the Pistons are adding themselves to the list of great surprises in the NBA this season. They’re now 21-19 after winning Monday night against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, meaning they’ll hit the halfway mark of the season with a winning record for the first time since 2017-18.

The Bulls are riding a four-game losing streak, but travel to face the Portland Trail Blazers on the road on Sunday. Chicago has listed LaVine on the injury report against the Blazers, but his status suggests he should be good to go.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons had the ball stripped away by Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley with seconds remaining and the Blazers down three points Monday night at Little Caesars Arena.

The Trail Blazers led by 22 points in the first ... Simons hit a layup to make it a one-point game. Malik Beasley hit a 3-pointer to put the Pistons ahead 114-110. Deandre Ayton dunked for Portland with 49.5 seconds to go, but Duren's putback restored ...

The Portland Trail Blazers fell to 12-23 after a close 118-115 loss to the Detroit Pistons, but the competitive game had promising signs going forward.

Cade Cunningham had 32 points and nine assists as the Detroit Pistons reached .500 for the first time after New Year’s Day since 2019 with a 118-115 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

Cade Cunningham had 32 points, nine assists and six rebounds and the host Detroit Pistons won their season-high fourth straight game with a 118-115 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.

While honoring their latest Hall of Famer, the Detroit Pistons spoiled Chauncey Billups' homecoming by defeating the Trail Blazers.

The Trail Blazers led by 22 points ... to make it a one-point game. Malik Beasley hit a 3-pointer to put the Pistons ahead 114-110. Deandre Ayton dunked for Portland with 49.5 seconds to go ...

BOSTON (AP) — Dyson Daniels hit a short jumper in the lane with just over a minute left in overtime and Onyeka Okongwu made two free throws with 11 seconds left, lifting the Atlanta Hawks to a 119-115 victory over the Boston Celtics on Saturday night. Trae Young led Atlanta with 28 points and 12 assists, and Daniels finished with 23 points.

The Detroit Pistons are "considering" becoming buyers prior to the impending Feb. 6 trade deadline, per Jake Fischer for the Stein Line newsletter. "It

During Week 13, the Blazers will play four games, beginning with the Heat on Tuesday. With Mark Williams firmly entrenched as Charlotte’s starting center, Richards needed a move to have a chance of establishing his fantasy ceiling.