The last time Cleveland played the Detroit Pistons, the Cavaliers lost the game and Kevin Love for up to eight weeks with a broken bone in a hand.

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Two teams at the opposite ends of the Western Conference playoff race square off to begin the NBA's second half Thursday night when the Los Angeles Clippers visit the Golden State Warriors.

Blake Griffin re-signed with the Los Angeles Clippers last July with the understanding that he'd be a 'Clipper for life.'

Blake Griffin admits he never imagined wearing a Detroit Pistons uniform. Griffin re-signed with the Los Angeles Clippers last summer but finds himself in the Midwest after a blockbuster deal that included six players and two draft picks.

Detroit faces the Cleveland Cavaliers again Tuesday after suffering its eighth straight loss in a setback Sunday to LeBron James and Co., but the Pistons have renewed vigor.

DETROIT -- Reggie Bullock had a career-high 22 points and rookie Luke Kennard also established a career best with 20 points, leading the depleted Detroit Pistons past the San Antonio Spurs 93-79 on Saturday at Little Caesars Arena.

Reggie Bullock had a steal, a block and a deflection on the last three defensive possessions and the Detroit Pistons pulled out a 104-101 victory.

Kevin Durant continued to pick up the slack for another former MVP.

PHILADELPHIA -- Joel Embiid and Robert Covington had 25 points apiece as the Philadelphia 76ers rallied to beat the Detroit Pistons 108-103 on Saturday night.

The Cleveland Cavaliers sent a message on Monday who really rules the division until further notice.

DETROIT -- Avery Bradley led six players in double figures with 24 points to help lead the Detroit Pistons to a 108-99 win over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night.

OAKLAND, Calif. -- The Detroit Pistons were more than happy to take what the Warriors gave them, turning Golden State's season-high 25 turnovers into a 115-107 win over the defending NBA champs on Sunday.

The Orlando Magic fired general manager Rob Hennigan on Thursday, one day after the team missed the playoffs for the fifth straight year.

BOSTON -- The Boston Celtics clinched the Atlantic Division title and moved atop the Eastern Conference standings with a 114-105 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night.

MILWAUKEE -- Khris Middleton will get the credit for knocking down a game-winning 3-pointer in the waning moments of the Milwaukee Bucks' 108-105 overtime victory over the Detroit Pistons Friday night at the Bradley Center, but it almost certainly would not have been possible without a hustle play from rookie big man Thon Maker.