~ Detroit News ~
Saunders pleased with bench
Coach says reserves have 'given us what we need for the most part,' despite off game Tuesday.
By Chris McCosky
He never shows it, but on some level it has to be exasperating for Pistons coach Flip Saunders.
His team is 20-3, yet invariably after each game he has to answer two negative questions -- is he concerned about the bench, and what about the disparity in points in the lane.
The reserve unit was a bit disappointing Tuesday. The Pistons had won a double-overtime game in Memphis the night before, and the starters played heavy minutes. Saunders would have liked to lean on the bench more against Portland, but for various reasons, no reserve played more than 13 minutes.
~ Detroit Free Press ~
By Chris Silva
The Pistons' 20th win of the season didn't come easily.
The Portland Trail Blazers knew the Pistons would be a bit weary from playing three games in four nights, but thanks to some key defensive stops, the Pistons escaped with a 93-89 victory.
The Pistons have been in five games decided by five points or fewer, and they've won them all.
In those games, opponents have committed an average of 15.4 turnovers but have shot 47.1% from the field, slightly better than the Pistons' 43% shooting.
That was the case against Portland, which shot 50% but committed 16 turnovers to the Pistons' eight.
~ Booth Newspapers ~
By A. Sherrod Blakely
The Detroit Pistons are the best team in the NBA because players understand their roles.
The same can be said for the coaching staff, with different contributions coming from each to help shape what has been the league's most dominant team this season.
"They all bring something different to the table," said first-year Pistons head coach Flip Saunders. "I have great confidence in every one of them."
That's because each understands that he has a specific role, and never loses sight of that.
~ DetroitPistons.com ~
The Detroit Pistons will honor president, Joe Dumars at halftime when they host the Golden State Warriors this Friday at 8:00 p.m. at The Palace. The first 10,000 fans in attendance will receive a Joe Dumars figurine courtesy of Domino's and The Detroit Free Press.
Hard Work Pays Off
by Dave Howell
Al Kaline. Gordie Howe. Barry Sanders. Isiah Thomas. Steve Yzerman. All of these men are Detroit sports legends. Their names have become synonymous with success in their individual sports. One trait runs through all of these men...hard work. Joe Dumars, the Pistons president of basketball operations, is another such Detroit sports legend. Dumars went from a small town in Louisiana to the top of the Motor City and the basketball world, as both the 1989 NBA Finals MVP and the architect of the 2004 NBA World Champion Detroit Pistons.
Pistons and Shock Team Up with Meijer To Buy Presents for Underprivileged Kids in Metro Detroit
Detroit Pistons players Rip Hamilton, Chauncey Billups, Antonio McDyess and Dale Davis along with Shock star Swin Cash, will make the holiday season more cheerful for 85 less-fortunate children with a holiday shopping spree at Meijer.