Also known as: Detroit · Pistons
NBA basketball team that reached 60 wins for the first time since 2006 and finished atop the Eastern Conference in 2026.
LeBron James surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record of 15,837 field goals with a first-quarter fadeaway jumper, though the Los Angeles Lakers fell 120–113 to the Denver Nuggets. The 41-year-old also sustained a left elbow injury in the fourth quarter but returned for the final minutes.
6 March 2026 · The Namibian →
LeBron James surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record of 15,837 field goals with a first-quarter fadeaway jumper, though the Los Angeles Lakers fell 120–113 to the Denver Nuggets. The 41-year-old also sustained a left elbow injury in the fourth quarter but returned for the final minutes.
6 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The San Antonio Spurs extended their winning streak to nine games with a 114-103 victory over the Detroit Pistons, with Victor Wembanyama anchoring a defensive effort that included six blocks and 17 rebounds, while Devin Vassell led the offense with 28 points.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Detroit Pistons defeated the Toronto Raptors 113–95 on Wednesday, with Cade Cunningham scoring 28 points and Paul Reed adding 22 despite the absence of suspended centers Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart. The victory leaves Detroit atop the Eastern Conference with a 40–13 record.
12 February 2026 · The Namibian →
President Donald Trump has threatened to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Ontario to Michigan until the US is "fully compensated for everything" it has given to Canada and demands negotiations on fair treatment and ownership stakes. The bridge, funded by Canada at an estimated cost of $6.4bn CAD and expected to open in early 2026, has been a point of contention for over a decade, with Trump citing recent trade disputes and tariffs as justification for his position.
10 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The New York Knicks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 112–100, stretching their win streak to six games. OG Anunoby scored 25 points for the Knicks while LeBron James, playing what could be his last game at Madison Square Garden, scored 22 points for the Lakers.
2 February 2026 · The Namibian →