1
2
3.
Pistons Fall Apart Late in Loss to Cavs
The Detroit Pistons held a 17-point edge, took a 77-66 lead into the fourth quarter Tuesday and looked primed for win No. 4 in a row. Instead, the Pistons collapsed down the stretch, allowing Cleveland to rally for a 101-100 victory.
Detroit had no answer for Antwan Jamison, who put up 32 points and 10 rebounds. Four Pistons found their way into double-digits, led by rookie Brandon Knight’s 24 points. Greg Monroe had 19 points and 11 boards; Ben Gordon and Rodney Stuckey scored 16 apiece. Read More
Howard Shines but Wings Fall in Chicago
Though the Detroit Red Wings have been perfect at home recently, there are still plenty of warts remaining on their road resume. The Chicago Blackhawks managed to break through twice on Jimmy Howard, and used a stingy defense to hold on for a 2-1 victory at the United Center.
It only took 2:22, and the Red Wings were on the board via another power play goal. Valtteri Filppula beat Corey Crawford with a wicked wrist shot, getting Detroit the early 1-0 lead. Jimmy Howard came back in the net after a long absence and didnt miss a beat, snuffing out a Blackhawks power play single handily with three fantastic saves from point blank range. Play was back and forth, but no additional goals were scored. The Red Wings went into the intermission with their lead intact. Read More
Video: Prince Fielder Arrives in Lakeland
Prince Fielder, the Tigers’ new big bat at first base, arrived in Lakeland, Fla., on Monday to get an early start on spring training. Fielder took a few minutes out to chat with reporters about meeting all his new teammates, including Justin Verlander.
Check out what Prince had to say in this video from Fox Sports Detroit: Read More
Is Buffalo’s Paul Gaustad a Fit for Wings?
The Detroit Red Wings made a splash Tuesday, sending a first-round pick and minor-league prospect to Tampa Bay for defenseman Kyle Quincey. But are the Red Wings done dealing?
The prevailing consensus — basically confirmed by Wings GM Ken Holland — is that if Detroit makes another move, it would be to add some depth up front. One possible addition: Buffalo center Paul Gaustad, whose name has repeatedly been linked to the Red Wings as Monday’s trade deadline approaches.
The latest mention came Wednesday from ESPN’s Pierre LeBrun: Read More
PrideofDetroit.com: Lions Take Wisconsin’s Peter Konz in Latest SBNation Mock Draft
As much as people like to talk about how the Detroit Lions need to plan for the future at left tackle, it seems like sometimes the need to plan for the future at center is ignored. Like Jeff Backus, Dominic Raiola isn’t getting any younger, and in the next few years the Lions will likely need to find someone to eventually step in for him in the starting lineup. In SB Nation’s latest 2012 NFL mock draft, they have Wisconsin’s Peter Konz being selected 23rd overall as a potential replacement for Raiola. Read More