Detroit Pistons' Ausar Thompson finishes third in Defensive Player of the Year

Despite leading the Detroit Pistons to the league's second-best defense, Ausar Thompson ranked third in the Defensive Player of the Year voting.
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Jalen Suggs Sends Brutal Two-Word Message to Detroit Pistons Fans After Game 1 Shocker

Late in the fourth quarter, with the Magic holding a 12-point lead, Jalen Suggs delivered a blunt message toward Pistons fans.

Ausar Thompson, J.B. Bickerstaff lead Detroit Pistons award finalists

Pistons forward Ausar Thompson, center Jalen Duren and guard Duncan Robinson were all named finalists for NBA end-of-season awards on Sunday.
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Orlando visits Detroit with 1-0 series lead

Orlando Magic (45-37, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (60-22, first in the Eastern Conference) Detroit; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT LINE: Pistons -9.5; over/under is 218.5 EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Magic lead series 1-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Orlando Magic visit the Detroit Pistons in the Eastern Conference first round with a 1-0

Pistons’ stunning Game 1 defeat wasn’t Magic pulling rabbit out of hat

You don't win 60 games, the first time Detroit has achieved that in 20 years, and capture the Eastern Conference's No. 1 seed if you're built on a house of cards. You're not tied for second in net rating,

The Pistons need to make these adjustments to avoid a catastrophic 0-2 start

The Detroit Pistons can't afford another disaster in Game 2 or their dream season could be up in flames with a second loss to the Orlando Magic in the first round.