Pistons escape on final possession with 118-116 preseason win vs. Thunder:

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Thunder enter NBA playoffs respectful of everyone but fearful of no one: The door is open for a new challenger to the NBA’s throne, and the Thunder are ready.

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How can Pistons best build around Cade Cunningham this offseason? Debating draft trades and more

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The Athletic Apr 25

Wednesday’s NBA playoffs scores and takeaways: Heat flip script on Celtics, Thunder dominate Pelicans

Quick Glance: Celtics Face Ridicule After Game 2 Loss to Heat Without Butler

The Miami Heat evened up their NBA playoff series with the Boston Celtics with a 111-101 win in Game 2.

Despite Miami's unusually strong performance from beyond the arc, Boston stayed within striking distance.

The Celtics need to step up, especially Kristaps Porziņģis, to be successful.

A win in Game 3 would be crucial for the Celtics to prove themselves as genuine contenders.

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Apr 21

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Quick Glance: Rudy Gobert Fined $100K for Inappropriate Gestures Toward Refs

Following Rudy Gobert's money gesture towards the referees in the fourth quarter and his public criticism of the officiating, the NBA imposed a $100,000 fine on the Minnesota Timberwolves center.

Gobert's actions on the court may have had more significant consequences than just the monetary penalty. His technical foul allowed Cavaliers guard Darius Garland to sink a crucial free throw, tying the score and leading the game into overtime.

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Pelicans need more from Brandon Ingram to upset Thunder. How can they get him going?

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The Athletic Apr 14

Inside the Detroit Pistons worst season ever — and why change is likely coming: The Pistons' worst season of all-time is over. How did we get here and what's ...

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Apr 25

Ten-Year NBA Net Rating Rankings (Infographics For All 30 Teams): The Celtics finished in the top spot in Net Rating for the second straight season ...

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Apr 13

All Western Conference Playoff Scenarios Entering Final Day Of Regular Season

Nikola Jokic: Winning Is A Lifestyle For Us

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Quick Glance: Exciting Decisions in NBA Playoffs and Tournament

The playoff seedings in the Eastern and Western Conferences will be fiercely contested until the end of the regular season.

Key playoff and Play-In scenarios for the Heat, 76ers, Lakers, Suns, Kings, and Warriors.

The Kings' collapse against the Suns alters the West Play-In picture.

The Cavaliers secure homecourt advantage as the Timberwolves and Thunder battle for positions.

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Apr 14

Inside the Detroit Pistons worst season ever — and why change is likely coming: The Pistons' worst season of all-time is over. How did we get here and what's ...

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The Athletic Apr 24

How the Detroit Pistons can improve its roster through trades and NBA free agency

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2024 NBA playoff predictions: Celtics-Nuggets for the title, early West upsets and more

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Apr 16

Troy Weaver To Remain As GM Of Pistons

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Apr 25

Mussatto: How Chet Holmgren set tone vs. Jonas Valanciunas in OKC Thunder rout of Pelicans

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Apr 15

NBA playoffs, play-in tournament set as Thunder grab West’s top seed: The last day of the regular season finalized seeding for the NBA playoffs and play-in ...

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What’s a realistic Warriors goal? Give the Oklahoma City Thunder a scare: Steve Kerr on the Warriors' mood heading into the Play-In Tournament: "I believe in ...

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Quick Glance: Kings-Warriors: Coach Kerr Endorses NBA Play-In

Coach Steve Kerr supports the NBA play-in tournament for adding excitement to the season.

The play-in format provided a lifeline for the Kings and Warriors, who wouldn't have made the playoffs in the old system.

The Kings face challenges due to injuries to key players, while Coach Brown praises the Warriors' core players.

Brown highlights the impact of Chris Paul and his greatness in the NBA.

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The Pistons’ best assets and trade chips as an intriguing 2024 offseason approaches

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Apr 25

Miami Heat stun Boston Celtics, Thunder thrash Pelicans in NBA playoffs: Heat scored a franchise playoff record 23 3-pointers against the Eastern top seed ...

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Sources - Thunder's Mark Daigneault is NBCA's NBA coach of the year - ESPN: Mark Daigneault, who guided the Thunder to the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference ...

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The Athletic Apr 21

2024 NBA playoff predictions: Celtics-Nuggets for the title, early West upsets and more

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Apr 16

Blake Griffin Retires from NBA After 13 Seasons with Clippers, Pistons, Celtics, Nets

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Thunder GM makes time to accept award named for a longtime friend, civic leader: Oklahoma City Thunder General Manager Sam Presti and local Latino community ...

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G League Finals: Balancing NBA minutes, middle-seat misery and roadside meals: Life between the G League and NBA can be full of hectic travel to get to the next ...

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NBA Playoffs - Power Ranking: Mega Upset by LeBron is possible!: The NBA play-ins are over. ran expert Alex Vogel looks at the power ranking.

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2024 NBA mock draft: Should the Pistons draft Alexandre Sarr if they get the No. 1 pick?

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The Athletic Apr 23

The Thunder have a defensive rebounding problem. It’s a calculated gamble: If the Thunder wants to go deep in the playoffs, their effort on the glass must change ...

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Mark Daigneault, OKC Thunder assistant coaches have rare continuity: 'No ego in the room'

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Apr 22

Why former Thunder guard Tre Mann attended OKC's playoff win vs New Orleans: Former Thunder guard Tre Mann attended OKC's 94-92 playoff win over New Orleans on ...

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Apr 12

Jaylen Nowell, Pistons Sign Deal For Remainder Of Season

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Apr 12

Pistons clinch worst record in franchise history with loss to Bulls: It's official: The 2023-24 Detroit Pistons are the worst team in franchise history.

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Apr 20

Who will win the NBA Finals? Predictions for 2024 NBA playoffs bracket: Who will win the NBA Finals? Experts from around the USA TODAY Network offer up ...

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Apr 22

Oklahoma City Thunder fan Jaylen O’Conner wins $20,000 with halftime halfcourt shot

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The Athletic Apr 15

Who could the Pistons target as president of basketball operations? 5 names to watch

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Apr 19

Skip Bayless claims Thunder fans sent him 'death threats' for Russell Westbrook criticism

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Apr 16

OKC Blue beats Maine Celtics for first NBA G League title as Ousmane Dieng gets Finals MVP

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Apr 25

OKC Thunder to debut Bismack Biyombo documentary at deadCenter Film Festival: The short documentary "BISMACK" explores Biyombo's challenges and triumphs while ...

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Apr 18

Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to Get New Role With Converse After Extension, per Report

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Apr 22

NBA playoffs opening weekend winners and losers: Thunder persevere, Mavericks embarrassed

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Apr 12

Chicago Bulls clinch No. 9 seed in East — and home-court advantage for play-in tournament opener against Atlanta Hawks

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Victory over Milwaukee: Magic secure fifth place: The Orlando Magic led by the Wagner brothers secure fifth place in the East, while the Thunder have home court ...

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Apr 15

Detroit Pistons front office changes likely after worst season in franchise history

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Apr 18

Thunder playoff games can mean big money for a changed Oklahoma City: Oklahoma City enjoyed a boost in business the last time the Thunder topped the NBA rankings ...

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Apr 10

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40 points in return, leads OKC Thunder rally past Kings

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Apr 20

Detroit Pistons 2023-24 report card: Worst season in franchise history earns an 'F'

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Apr 20

Fair or not, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will be judged by OKC Thunder success in NBA playoffs

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LegionHoops Apr 15

Pistons seen as wild card destination for Trae Young as competing execs say they ‘need to do something’

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Apr 24

Why OKC Thunder coach Mark Daigneault sought out Oklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy

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Apr 20

Larry Nance Jr. Immediately Regretted Saying He Was 'Betting' on Pelicans vs. Thunder

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Apr 15

NBA Playoff match-ups are set following wild final day of regular season: The 2023/24 NBA regular season is officially in the books and the playoff picture is ...

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Apr 22

NBA announces finalists for season-long awards, including Nikola Jokić for MVP, Victor Wembanyama for ROY

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Apr 24

Detroit Pistons 2024 mock draft: What if worst-case scenario plays out again?: The Pistons have the best odds to get the first pick, but at just 14% ...

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Apr 12

Kevin Durant Says Thunder Era with Westbrook, Harden Was Favorite Time of His Career

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Apr 22

NBA announces 2023-24 season finalists for MVP, Rookie of the Year other major awards

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Apr 23

Five things Detroit Pistons must do to ace busy 2024 offseason: Detroit's first step: Getting the head of basketball operations hire right ...

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Apr 13

OKC Thunder back atop Western Conference standings after win vs Milwaukee Bucks: The lone ounce of certainty among the top of the Western Conference came in ...

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Apr 14

NBA draft lottery odds 2024: Detroit Pistons guaranteed another top 5 pick: Detroit Pistons are once again one of three teams to have 14% chance to win No ...

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Apr 22

Meet Jeremy Price, the tattooed courtside super fan at OKC Thunder games: League Pass viewers, Paycom Center dwellers and NBA players have all become familiar ...

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Apr 20

NBA play-in: Pelicans rally past Kings without Zion Williamson, will face Thunder as No. 8 seed

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Apr 16

Michigan Strategic Fund approves incentive for $3B New Center development: The development encompasses six projects, with two groundbreakings expected to happen ...

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How 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials site Riversport OKC has grown into 'global destination'

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Bojan Bogdanovic on MSG crowd during Game 2 win vs. Sixers: ‘From the first minute to last, it was electric’

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Apr 15

Who’s facing who? NBA playoffs, play-in tournament set: The Celtics nail the top seed in the East, while the Thunder clinch the No. 1 spot in the West as the NBA ...

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Apr 22

OKC Thunder's Chet Holmgren stars in Nike commercial for Kevin Durant's latest sneaker

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How OKC Thunder superfan Sharee Farmer made her custom Williams trio jersey: Sharee Farmer is known in the OKC Thunder fan base for her custom jersey ...

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Apr 16

Cade Cunningham still shows so much promise. Can the Detroit Pistons get it out of him?

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Apr 17

Is OKC Thunder too young to win in NBA Playoffs? Here's what Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says

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Apr 23

Mussatto: Think Mark Daigneault will shorten Thunder rotation in playoffs? Think again.

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Apr 21

Fresh Paint: Oklahoma City Thunder and OKC nonprofit team up for Festival of Arts murals

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Apr 15

NBA playoffs: The season finale delivered, setting the stage for more drama and star power

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Apr 10

Detroit Pistons go cold, clinch at least tie for worst team record ever in loss to Sixers

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Apr 20

NBA Western Conference playoffs burning questions: Can Thunder make a run?: The eight West teams will be telling themselves this is their year ...

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Apr 15

NBA playoff picture: Thunder clinch No. 1 seed in West; Suns, Pacers secure final bid in each conference

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Apr 20

NBA Playoffs 2024: Schedule, TV times, scores, bracket, and more for first round: Here’s the full first round schedule for the 2024 NBA Playoffs

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Apr 13

How can OKC Thunder earn top seed in Western Conference? Here are NBA playoff tiebreakers

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Apr 17

Ex-Piston Will Bynum sentenced to 18 months in prison in NBA insurance fraud scheme

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Apr 17

Lakers coach Darvin Ham rips ‘insane asylum’ idea that team should have thrown first play-in game

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Inquirer.net Apr 13

NBA: Pistons beat Mavericks with Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving out: DALLAS — Rookie Marcus Sasser scored 24 points in his hometown return, including 13 straight ...

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Apr 14

Rockets' Royal Ivey to interview for Hornets head-coaching job: A former Texas player and 10-year NBA veteran, Royal Ivey was a Brooklyn Nets assistant for three ...

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