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Shorthanded Cavaliers push Detroit to overtime but squander late chances and commit crucial turnovers in a 122-119 OT loss; Jarrett Allen dominates and Evan Mobley looks to be returning to form as Cleveland gauges its playoff path.
Evan Mobley put up 23 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks after returning from a calf injury, but it wasn’t enough as the Cavaliers lost a thriller to the Pistons in overtime. With Donovan Mitchell and James Harden out, Dennis Schroder carried a high usage load but finished with 12 points, 9 assists and 8 turnovers. Jarrett Allen had 25 points and 9 rebounds but fouled out late, while Mobley’s late scoring drought in OT limited Cleveland’s closing push. Jaylon Tyson added 15 points and a clutch OT 3, Craig Porter Jr. dished 12 assists but had some costly plays, Sam Merrill scored 20 and Thomas Bryant contributed 13 and 8, but the Cavs couldn’t seal the win.
Cleveland’s Friday game vs Detroit is in doubt as Donovan Mitchell is out with a groin strain and James Harden is questionable with a broken thumb; Keon Ellis, Dean Wade and Dennis Schroder are also questionable, and Max Strus is out with a left foot Jones fracture. The severity of the new injuries isn’t known, and coach Atkinson will provide updates as the Cavaliers navigate a short-handed lineup amid playoff hopes.
San Antonio’s young core, led by Victor Wembanyama (21 points, 17 rebounds, 6 blocks) and Devin Vassell (28), beat Detroit 114-103 to seize the top spot in the NBA power rankings after nine straight wins. The Pistons, who were No. 1 last week, slip to No. 2 as the Spurs take command of the ranking.
Detroit beat Charlotte 110-104 in a heated showdown that erupted into a bench-clearing brawl, with Duren and Diabate ejected for the Pistons, Bridges ejected for the Hornets, and Isaiah Stewart involved in a late rush; Hornets coach Charles Lee was also ejected. The game featured a competitive Hornets squad on a nine-game win streak, a fired-up Pistons defense, and left the door open for a future playoff-grade rivalry.
A Pistons–Hornets game in Charlotte erupted into a third‑quarter brawl after Moussa Diabaté fouled Jalen Duren, leading to four players being ejected—Diabaté and Miles Bridges (Hornets) and Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart (Pistons)—with Hornets coach Charles Lee also tossed in the fourth. The melee spilled across the court as players and coaches tried to separate, occurring while Detroit held a 70‑62 lead; Detroit went on to win 110‑104, and the NBA is expected to review for additional discipline.
Detroit acquires Kevin Huerter and Dario Šarić from the Bulls in a three-team deal that sends Minnesota’s Mike Conley and Detroit’s Jaden Ivey to Chicago; Minnesota also sends a 2026 first-round protected swap to Detroit. All four players are on expiring contracts. The trade boosts Detroit’s shooting and depth for the stretch run, while Minnesota trims payroll and Chicago adds veteran guard presence.
Chicago Bulls acquire Jaden Ivey and veteran Mike Conley in a three-team deal with Detroit and Minnesota, sending Kevin Huerter and Dario Šarić to Detroit and a 2026 first-round pick swap from Minnesota to help unload Conley’s contract; Minnesota attaches a 2026 pick swap to shed Conley’s deal and save luxury tax. Ivey, in the final year of his rookie deal, seeks a fresh start after injuries, while Conley’s production this season has slipped. The trade reshapes the Bulls’ guard rotations and alters the Pistons’ and Wolves’ rosters ahead of the trade deadline.
The Pistons trade Jaden Ivey to the Bulls in a three-team deal with the Timberwolves, sending Ivey to Chicago while Minnesota ships Mike Conley to the Bulls; Chicago sends Kevin Huerter and Dario Saric to Detroit, and Detroit lands a protected 2026 first-round pick swap from Minnesota. Ivey, a former No. 5 pick who missed time with a broken leg, joins a busy Bulls backcourt and gives Chicago his Bird rights for a July re-sign, while Detroit adds shooting in Huerter and Saric’s role remains up in the air. Minnesota clears Conley’s expiring contract to gain tax and trade flexibility, potentially setting up future moves, with the exact assets received by Minnesota still to be clarified.
Detroit defeated Boston 104–103 in a playoff-like showdown, extending their surge to 31 wins and cementing their status as a top Eastern Conference threat. Cade Cunningham logged 14 assists with zero turnovers in 40 minutes, Tobias Harris led with 25 points, and Detroit’s physical defense and frontcourt grind limited Boston’s three-point attack, marking the Pistons’ 18th clutch win of the season.
Week 13 of NBA.com's Power Rankings has Oklahoma City back at No. 1 with a 33-7 record, as Phoenix climbs into the top five behind a league-leading defense; Detroit sits atop the East and San Antonio remains strong in the West, while Nikola Jokic's absence tests Denver and a string of injuries and midseason roster moves continue to shuffle the rest of the order as teams head toward the halfway point.
The article provides a detailed play-by-play account of the NBA game between the Detroit Pistons and Sacramento Kings on December 23, 2025, highlighting key moments, player fouls, turnovers, and scoring updates, with the Pistons leading at 125-107 in the latter stages.
Elden Campbell, a former NBA player who played 15 seasons and won a championship with the Detroit Pistons, has died at age 57. He was known for his time with the Lakers and Pistons, and his career highlights include over 10,000 points and 1,600 blocks. No cause of death was provided.
Malik Beasley has been cleared of federal gambling charges, ending an investigation that initially threatened his NBA career. The 28-year-old free agent, previously linked to the Pistons and potentially the Knicks, expressed his readiness to re-establish himself in the league despite recent financial and legal troubles. The Knicks have shown interest in his services, and Beasley’s future in the NBA remains promising after his recent legal clearance.
Malik Beasley is no longer considered a target in the federal gambling probe, clearing the way for potential re-signing with the Pistons or other teams, after investigations found no charges or charges against him. The investigation initially halted his free agency negotiations, but recent determinations have cleared his name, though concerns about gambling and prop bets in the NBA remain.