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Warriors Stephen Curry hit eight threes, which certainly helped. But the Warriors also got something Friday that can make life a whole lot easier for a star. Their bench outscored the Lakers’ reserves, 50-7. As Joey Akeley of Warriors On SI writes, several of the team’s less-celebrated roster decisions paid off in the 112-95 comeback […] The post NBA Notes: Warriors, Brandin Podziemski, Pistons, Ron Holland, Sixers appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Daniss Jenkins is already hitting buzzer-beaters, but has further to go before being the Pistons' Payton Pritchard.
The Brooklyn Nets fall 110-94 to the Detroit Pistons in the NBA Cup opener on Oct. 30, 2026. With Egor Dëmin out, Chaney Johnson starts and leads a strong first quarter, but the Nets sputter after a 15‑5 Pistons run. Poor shooting (3‑14 in the second) and a surge of turnovers in the third allow Detroit to build a 20‑point lead. Julius Randle scores 17 points for the Pistons, while the Nets struggle to find offense despite early promise.
Ausar Thompson looks much more comfortable attacking in the Pistons offense.
The Brooklyn Nets open the NBA Cup season at 0-4 against a 4-1 Detroit Pistons on Friday, Oct. 30 at 7:30 PM ET. Detroit rides a 97-89 win over Charlotte, with Cade Cunningham dropping 30 points, five rebounds and seven assists, while Paul Reed adds 16. Brooklyn is still searching for a first victory after a close loss to Boston, highlighted by Mikel Brown Jr.'s 13 fourth‑quarter points and a missed last‑second layup. Injuries top the preview: the Nets list Egor Dëmin (right‑leg bone bruise) and several G‑League call‑ups as out, while Detroit is without Jalen Duren (hamstring) and has multiple players questionable. The game streams on YES Network and DAZN.
The Brooklyn Nets, still winless at 0-4, head into the NBA Cup opener against a 4-1 Detroit Pistons on Oct. 30 at Barclays Center. With the league’s lowest payroll, the Cup’s prize money—up to $605,000 per player for the champion—offers a rare financial boost. Injuries sideline key Nets players like Egor Dëmin, while the Pistons miss Jalen Duren but rely on Cade Cunningham’s 30‑point performance and undrafted spark plug Daniss Jenkins, who averages 14 points and 43% from three. The matchup pits a struggling, rookie‑heavy Nets against a hot Pistons squad looking to extend its early success.
The Brooklyn Nets, sitting 0-4 and carrying the league’s lowest payroll, chase their first win as the NBA Cup Play begins against the 4-1 Detroit Pistons on Oct. 30 at Barclays Center. With rookie Mikel Brown Jr. showing flashes of promise after a 13‑point fourth‑quarter surge against Boston, the Nets must contend with several absences, including Egor Dëmin and Tyler Bilodeau. Detroit arrives fresh from a 97‑89 victory over Charlotte, led by Cade Cunningham’s 30 points and a solid contribution from Paul Reed. Undrafted guard Daniss Jenkins, now a key scorer for Detroit, could be the Pistons’ X‑factor.
The Pistons are getting healthier ahead of their first NBA Cup game of the season.
These three need to put in a lot of work over the next month.
The Pistons can’t get any trade value out of Ron Holland even if they want to move on.
Rankings all 15 Eastern Conference teams heading into the weekend.
The Toronto Raptors open NBA Cup Group Play with a 30‑point win over a shorthanded Orlando Magic and now face a second‑round showdown that could cement their return to the knockout round. Missing only Kawhi Leonard and rookie center Nate Bittle, Toronto relies on Scottie Barnes’s All‑Star form (20+ ppg, recent double‑double) and the expanded role of Ja’Kobe Walter, while hoping center Jakob Poeltl regains shooting confidence. Their group includes the Bucks, Pistons—who pose the toughest test with strong interior play—and the Nets, positioning the Raptors as early favorites without Leonard. A win tonight tightens the lineup before a three‑game Western road trip against the Lakers, Nuggets and Clippers.
The Pistons need Jalen Duren to return from injury sooner rather than later.
Nothing has changed for the Pistons when it comes to Michael Porter Jr.
Precious Achiuwa could be a very interesting trade candidate for the Detroit Pistons to consider.
The Pistons can't keep asking Cade Cunningham to play such huge minutes.
Chris Haynes reports growing frustration in the Suns locker room, Brandon Jennings wants Devin Booker in Detroit, and Mat Ishbia has already shut that down. The post Suns Locker Room Reportedly Frustrated, Brandon Jennings Says Devin Booker “Needs to Get Outta PHX,” and Mat Ishbia Already Said “When I’m Dead” appeared first on Terez Owens .
The Detroit Pistons need more from Ausar Thompson on offense. Thankfully, he knows it—and was willing to call himself out in the media.
Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin suffers a bone bruise in his right leg and will miss at least the next four games—Detroit (Fri), Indiana (Sun), New York (Mon) and Charlotte (Wed). The injury, first labeled a contusion in Tuesday’s loss to Boston where Demin played just 10 minutes, forced a reevaluation in a week. The 20‑year‑old, the 8th overall pick in 2025, has been averaging 9.7 points, 3.0 assists and 2.7 rebounds in 25.7 minutes while shooting 30.8% this season. Mikel Brown Jr. and Nolan Traore are expected to see increased minutes.
It's been a tale of two seasons for John Collins.
Kevin Huerter did a little of everything in an ugly win over the Hornets.
The Detroit Pistons put their trust in Paul Reed, and now, with Jalen Duren out, that trust will be tested.
Brandon Miller scored 31 points, but Naz Reid was benched and the Charlotte Hornets lost to the Detroit Pistons 97-89. The post Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons: Game 5 Recap and Analysis first appeared on At The Hive .
Cade Cunningham scored 30 points as the Detroit Pistons overcame a halftime deficit to beat the Charlotte Hornets 97-89 on Wednesday night at Little Caesars Arena. The post Pistons erase halftime deficit as Cade Cunningham drops 30 vs. Hornets appeared first on TalkBasket.net .