Kevin Durant scored 30 of his 36 points in the second half and the Phoenix Suns defeated the Detroit Pistons 125-121.
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This game marked the Suns debut for Nick Richards after he was acquired from the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday. Richards came off the bench and made a huge impact with 21 points on 7-of-8 shooting, 11 rebounds and was a team-high plus-22 in 30 minutes.
Kevin Durant and Devin Booker lead the Phoenix Suns to a win over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday, reminding everyone why you build a roster around them.
Kevin Durant put up the game-high 36 points and Devin Booker scored 35 to lead the Phoenix Suns over the Detroit Pistons, 125-121, on Saturday. Backup center Nick Richards, who was acquired earlier this week in a trade with Charlotte,
THJ’s play and effect on the young team has given the Pistons a welcome problem, which is that he’s too important to just give away for late picks or in a salary dump, and they may not be able to find a suitable upgrade in a trade.
Tobias Harris and the Detroit Pistons (21-20) face Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns (20-20) at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan on Saturday, January 18 at 4:00 PM ET.Last time out, the
Tim Hardaway Jr. struggled greatly during the preseason. But instead of giving up, coach J.B. Bickerstaff continued to trust his veteran two-guard.
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Detroit — The NBA announced Monday afternoon that the tip-off time between the Detroit Pistons and Phoenix Suns has been moved from 5 to 4 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena. The Pistons' tip-off time was changed to accommodate the Lions' NFC Divisional Round playoff game against the Washington Commanders at Ford Field, which is set for 8 p.m.
For clarity, the Suns would send Booker to the Pistons for Jaden Ivey, Ausur Thompson, Isaiah Stewart, Tim Hardaway Jr, a 2026 first-round pick, and a 2028 first-round pick in Alamedad’s trade proposal.
Kevin Durant is proud of what he believed the Nets were building in Brooklyn before "dysfunction" brought it quickly crashing down.
While the Detroit Pistons’ involvement in the NBA trade market could end up being buyers for a non-star-caliber player, many expect Trajan Langdon’s front offic