Bickerstaff, who picked up a technical in Wednesday night’s loss, accused the Pacers of saying things that went beyond the spirit of competition.

Ahead of his second return to Cleveland, coach J.B. Bickerstaff is thriving at the helm of the Pistons' rebuilding project.

For the second time this season, coach J.B. Bickerstaff left Cleveland with a defeat, as the Pistons lost, 110-91.

Franz Wagner scored 25 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter, Paolo Banchero had 32 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, and the Orlando Magic snapped a five-game losing streak by beating the Detroit Pistons 121-113.

The Cavs gave the Pistons a dose of J.B. Bickerstaff's defensive medicine, yet Cleveland needs to consistently meet a standard its old coach set on D.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff strolls the court at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse like he’s running for office. Look one way, shake hands. Look another, big hug. Now look alive, because Cavs guard Darius Garland is beelining toward his old coach. They meet; they; embrace; they playfully shove each other.

The postseason will be the true test, but the Cavs have looked like a different team. So do the Pistons. Both teams should be delighted.

However, coach J.B. Bickerstaff managed to secure a new position with the Detroit Pistons two months after his divorce from the Cleveland Cavaliers was finalized in May. Although the Pistons ...

Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris, left, Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen, center top, and Pistons' Cade Cunningham (2) reach for a rebound in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) AP

Detroit Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff was ejected in the fourth quarter of Saturday night's 121-113 loss to the Orlando Magic. Bickerstaff was ejected with 6:01 left in the game after getting two ...

The healthy players on the Dallas Mavericks roster know they have to ramp up their production until their injured teammates return.