The Pistons Pulse
The Pistons Pulse
Hosted by Omari Sankofa of the Detroit Free Press and Bryce Simon of Motor City Hoops. The Pistons Pulse can be found every Tuesday wherever you listen to podcasts. Tune in to listen to engaging conversations and unique perspectives on your Detroit Pistons and NBA. Omari brings insider insights and analysis as a Pistons beat writer and Detroit native combined with Bryce’s in-depth on-court analysi…Social links:
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Reacting to Detroit Pistons' Game 6 win
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Lack of urgency and intensity has Detroit Pistons on verge of elimination
With the Orlando Magic now leading the Detroit Pistons 3-1 in their playoff series, Bryce and Omari share their insights on what’s been going wrong for the team. Follow Omari on X: @omarisankofa Read the latest from Omari on freep.com/sports/pistons Follow Bryce on X: @MotorCityHoops Read the l…
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Jalen Duren's funk, roster questions and Game 4 outlook
Producer note: This podcast was recorded 4-26-26 Bryce and Omari discuss player underperformances and missed opportunities that led to the Pistons’ 113-105 Game 3 loss to the Orlando Magic, and look ahead to Game 4 on Monday, April 27. Follow Omari on X: @omarisankofa Read the latest from Omari …
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Shawn Windsor helps break down what went wrong for Detroit Pistons in Game 1 and what they need for Game 2
Producer note: This podcast was recorded 4-21-26 Bryce and Omari welcome back to the show Detroit Free Press sports columnist Shawn Windsor to analyze the Pistons’ postseason performance so far. The guys note Cade’s showing in Game 1 and what the teams needs from Jalen Duren, Ausar Thompson, and I…
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Quick reaction: How much trouble are Pistons in after stunning Game 1 playoff no-show vs. Magic?
From the Detroit Free Press, Omari Sankofa II, Bryce Simon and Shawn Windsor react live at Little Caesars Arena on Sunday night to the Detroit Pistons’ stunning Game 1 NBA playoff loss to the Orlando Magic, 112-101. Check back for a full-length podcast this week before Wednesday's Game 2 in this be…
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Detroit Pistons playoff preview and revisiting regular season highlights
Bryce and Omari look forward to the Detroit Pistons' upcoming playoff series and break down the best moments from the regular season. They talk if Jalen Duren and Ausar Thompson should expect awards, Trajan Langdon’s winning moves on the margins, Duren’s improvements this year and how confident th…
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The Athletic’s Fred Katz shares national perspective on Detroit Pistons’ impressiveness
Bryce and Omari are joined this week by Fred Katz, senior NBA writer for The Athletic. The trio talk potential Pistons post-season awards, the 65-game rule, and post-season matchups. Follow Omari on X/Twitter: @omarisankofa Read the latest from Omari on freep.com Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: @Moto…
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Who's in front of Cade Cunningham in MVP race, the 65-game rule and Jaden Ivey's release
Bryce and Omari are joined by Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic to discuss a newsy week in the NBA, starting with the release of former Piston Jaden Ivey after controversial comments he made online. Later, the guys discuss Cade Cunningham's NBA MVP case, the 65-game awards rule potentially snubbing h…
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Will Detroit Pistons hold on to 1-seed in East without Cade Cunningham?
Bryce and Omari break down Cade Cunningham’s injury and how is absence is influencing the conversation around the 65-game rule for NBA awards. Later, the guys talk Daniss Jenkins’ career game against the Los Angeles Lakers and what his future role with the team could look like. Follow Omari on X/T…
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Detroit Pistons’ defense is key to bouncing back
Producer note: This podcast was recorded the afternoon of 3-17-26. Bryce and Omari welcome back Free Press Sports columnist and friend of the show Shawn Windsor to help deconstruct the defensive needs of the Detroit Pistons. The guys talk which players to watch in March Madness for the Pistons, re…
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