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The Pistons Pulse

The Pistons Pulse

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The Pistons Pulse is your go-to Detroit Pistons podcast for all the best news, analysis, insights and opinions on the team. Hosted by Omari Sankofa of the Detroit Free Press and Bryce Simon of Motor City Hoops. Find it 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 analysis as a former D1 player and current high school coach of 12 years.

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Episodes
  • What to make of Detroit Pistons losing Games 3 and 4 against Cleveland Cavaliers

    What to make of Detroit Pistons losing Games 3 and 4 against Cleveland Cavaliers
    May 13 2026

    Bryce and Omari are joined by Free Press Sports columnist Shawn Windsor to break down what went wrong for the Pistons in their last two playoff matchups against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The trio discuss Jalen Duren’s slump and Ausar Thompson’s struggles in Game 4. They also preview what fans may see in Game 5.

    Follow Omari on X: @omarisankofa

    Read the latest from Omari on freep.com/sports/pistons

    Follow Bryce on X: @MotorCityHoops

    Read the latest from Bryce on Substack

    Pick up "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!
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    55 mins
  • Detroit Pistons lead Cleveland Cavaliers 2-0 in 2nd round of NBA playoffs

    Detroit Pistons lead Cleveland Cavaliers 2-0 in 2nd round of NBA playoffs
    May 8 2026

    Bryce and Omari shares their reactions and analysis on the 2-0 lead the Detroit Pistons have gained against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The guys discuss Cade’s star level of play and break down the significant impacts of Tobias Harris and Ausar Thompson. They also talk what lessons the team learned from their previous brink of elimination series and what fans may see in Game 3 and 4.

    Follow Omari on X: @omarisankofa

    Read the latest from Omari on freep.com/sports/pistons

    Follow Bryce on X: @MotorCityHoops

    Read the latest from Bryce on Substack

    Pick up "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!
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    42 mins
  • Breaking down Detroit Pistons’ 3-1 comeback victory and previewing semifinal matchup against Cleveland Cavaliers

    Breaking down Detroit Pistons’ 3-1 comeback victory and previewing semifinal matchup against Cleveland Cavaliers
    May 5 2026

    Bryce and Omari cover the Detroit Pistons’ historic 3-1 series comeback victory over the Orland Magic. Later, the guys take a look at what’s changed for the Cleveland Cavaliers and how the Pistons’ could contend against them in their Eastern Conference semifinals matchup.

    Follow Omari on X: @omarisankofa

    Read the latest from Omari on freep.com/sports/pistons

    Follow Bryce on X: @MotorCityHoops

    Read the latest from Bryce on Substack

    Pick up "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!
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    41 mins
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