The Detroit Pistons ... the half. They stretched the lead from two points to eight in the final two minutes of the third quarter with a driving layup and 3-pointer from Beasley and a jump shot ...

The NBA playoffs tipped off Saturday with four games pitting the No. 3 seeds versus No. 6 seeds and No. 4 against No. 5 in each conference. Pacers 117, Bucks 98 Nuggets 112, Clippers 110 (OT) New York ...

All told, the Pistons had eight turnovers in the quarter that led to 11 points. Detroit shot 7 for 22 (31.8%) and was outscored 40-21 in the fourth. Cade Cunningham finished with 21 points and 12 ...

The NBA playoffs tipped off Saturday with four games pitting the No. 3 seeds versus No. 6 seeds and No. 4 against No. 5 in each conference. Here is the slate of Game 1 matchups for Saturday.