Sports editor Rod Beard and Pistons beat reporter Coty Davis take a look at the 2024-25 season heading into Wednesday's opener against the Pacers.

Sports editor Rod Beard and Pistons beat reporter Coty Davis take a look at the 2024-25 season heading into Wednesday's opener against the Pacers.

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Pistons Podcast: Rod, Coty preview season, reasons for optimism

Detroit News sports editor Rod Beard (@detnewsRodBeard) and Pistons beat reporter Coty Davis (@cotydavis_24) discuss the team's improved defense and Cade Cunningham's chances of his first All-Star nod.

Detroit News sports editor Rod Beard (<a href="https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/XKF9C4xv1Rf9VnjKOHxh1H4ZG0w?domain=x.com">@detnewsRodBeard</a>) and Pistons beat reporter Coty Davis (<a href="https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/Qe2qC31rZ2h9kP8zlHgfrHQeUVV?domain=x.com">@cotydavis_24</a>) discuss the team's improved defense and Cade Cunningham's chances of his first All-Star nod.

Pistons podcast: Rod and Coty on Cade's All-Star chances, building respect from refs

The Detroit Pistons had another successful week, going 2-2, picking up wins against the Atlanta Hawks and Miami Heat.



However, each game featured the Pistons giving up a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter. What's the reasoning behind Detroit's latest struggles? 



Plus, what to expect from Ausar Thompson, who has been cleared by the NBA's fitness to play panel? 



Detroit News sports editor Rod Beard (@detnewsRodBeard) and Pistons beat reporter Coty Davis (@cotydavis_24) discuss the team's 5-8 record after 13 games.

The Detroit Pistons had another successful week, going 2-2, picking up wins against the Atlanta Hawks and Miami Heat.
 
However, each game featured the Pistons giving up a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter. What's the reasoning behind Detroit's latest struggles? 
 
Plus, what to expect from Ausar Thompson, who has been cleared by the NBA's fitness to play panel? 
 
Detroit News sports editor Rod Beard (<a href="https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/XKF9C4xv1Rf9VnjKOHxh1H4ZG0w?domain=x.com">@detnewsRodBeard</a>) and Pistons beat reporter Coty Davis (<a href="https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/Qe2qC31rZ2h9kP8zlHgfrHQeUVV?domain=x.com">@cotydavis_24</a>) discuss the team's 5-8 record after 13 games.

Pistons podcast: Rod, Coty on team's fourth-quarter struggles

In this edition of the OctoPulse podcast, Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Red Wings' offense, which has dropped to third worst in the league from ninth last year.

He also talks with Pavel Datsyuk ahead of Monday night's Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony and he previews Detroit's upcoming four-game roadtrip with host Mark Falkner.

In addition, Hall of Fame broadcaster Sam Rosen is the interview guest. Rosen is the New York Rangers' play-by-play announcer who called the team's first Stanley Cup championship in 54 years in 1994.

In this edition of the OctoPulse podcast, Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Red Wings' offense, which has dropped to third worst in the league from ninth last year.
He also talks with <a href="https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2024/11/10/detroit-red-wings-were-fans-of-hall-of-famepavel-datsyuk-skills/76178976007/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2024/11/10/detroit-red-wings-were-fans-of-hall-of-famepavel-datsyuk-skills/76178976007/">Pavel Datsyuk ahead of Monday night's Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony</a> and he previews Detroit's upcoming four-game roadtrip with host Mark Falkner.
In addition, Hall of Fame broadcaster Sam Rosen is the interview guest. Rosen is the New York Rangers' play-by-play announcer who called the team's first Stanley Cup championship in 54 years in 1994.

Pistons Podcast: Rod, Coty preview season, reasons for optimism

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