By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Bob Lanier felt his trade to the Milwaukee Bucks on Feb. 4, 1980 was meant to be. The Detroit Pistons had hastily mismanaged the Lanier era, letting All-NBA teammate Dave Bing walk after the 1974-75 season and failing to acquire any All-Stars to replace him. Detroit never made a conference final in the St. Bonaventure alumnus's nine full seasons there, … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks one win away from title that eluded Lanier and Co.
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Stewart helps Pistons beat Grizzles
By RODNEY SHEPARD Making the 12th start of his career, Isaiah Stewart (McQuaid Jesuit) collected 15 points, seven rebounds, and three blocks to help lift the Detroit Pistons over the the Memphis Grizzles Thursday night. He made 6-of-14 shots from the field and left the game 3-of-3 from the charity stripe. One of Stewart's three blocks featured a swat of Grizzles' point guard … [Read more...] about Stewart helps Pistons beat Grizzles
Lamb sets two career highs in loss to Sixers
By RODNEY SHEPARD After a career-high 36 minutes of play, Houston Rockets rookie and Rochester, New York native Anthony Lamb came off the bench to finish with 22 points, five rebounds, and two assists in a 135-115 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers in NBA action, Wednesday night. Lamb netted four of his nine 3-point attempts and finished the game a perfect 4-of-4 from the free … [Read more...] about Lamb sets two career highs in loss to Sixers
Lamb scores 21 in Houston loss
Anthony Lamb (Greece Athena) finished with 21 points in a 129-116 Houston Rockets loss to Denver, Saturday night in NBA action. Lamb connected on 8-of-14 shots from the floor in 31 minutes of action of the bench. The 6-foot-6 forward hit a team-high four 3-pointers in the contest on nine attempts from long range. He also recorded a rebound and an assist. The double-digit … [Read more...] about Lamb scores 21 in Houston loss
Stewart posts third straight double-double in Pistons win
By PAUL GOTHAM Isaiah Stewart (McQuaid Jesuit) grabbed a game-high 16 rebounds and scored 18 points to lead the Detroit Pistons past Cleveland, 109-105 in NBA action Monday night. The double-double was the third straight for the former Section V standout and seventh this season. Stewart, who leads all rookies with 2.4 offensive rebounds per game, grabbed six caroms off … [Read more...] about Stewart posts third straight double-double in Pistons win