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  April 30, 2019

  AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Andre Drummond bounced back from a couple quiet games, and the Detroit Pistons breezed to another easy victory at home.Drummond had 19 points and 20 rebounds, and Detroit beat the Denver Nuggets 103-86 on Saturday night. The Pistons have won all four of their home games this season by double digits, and they havent trailed by more than three points in any of them. They were never behind Saturday after scoring the games first 10 points.Drummond had only six points in a loss at Brooklyn on Wednesday night, and only nine in a win over New York the previous night.I wasnt myself the past two games, Drummond said. I wasnt playing with energy and I wasnt doing things Im supposed to do to help my team win games.The Pistons were all playing with purpose at the beginning of Saturdays game. Drummond threw down a one-handed dunk off an alley-oop pass from Ish Smith in transition to put Detroit up 8-0, and Denver took a quick timeout. It was 16-2 when the Nuggets called time again, and by the time the first quarter ended, Denver was 5 of 27 from the field and trailed 29-12.I thought in the first quarter, our defense was the best its been all year, and maybe as good as its been since Ive been here, Detroit coach Stan Van Gundy said. We were really on it, and it was making more than one, two efforts on every possession.It was 51-44 at halftime and 77-67 after three, then the Pistons started the fourth quarter with another 10-0 run and the rout was on again.Were only five games in, but theres been a pattern for four straight games where weve gotten down by 15, 18, Denver coach Michael Malone said. It was 20-4 to start the game. Were paid professionals. You have to be ready to play.Marcus Morris and Jon Leuer scored 15 points each for Detroit, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added 13. Wilson Chandler led Denver with 21 points.TIP-INSNuggets: Denver was averaging 31.8 points in the third quarter this season, the second-best mark in the league. The Nuggets were held to 23 by Detroit. ... F Nikola Jokic was called for a flagrant foul in the third, and Drummond made both free throws after Denver had cut a 14-point lead to nine.Pistons: Detroit (4-2) is off to a solid start despite the absence of PG Reggie Jackson, who has been dealing with knee issues. ... The Pistons recovered nicely on defense after allowing a 71-point first half against Brooklyn. ... Drummond went 7 of 11 from the free throw line.MILESTONEDrummond had three blocked shots, bringing his career total to 500.Not enough, he joked. Its definitely a good milestone, and thanks to my teammates for letting their man get by them.Drummond finished one point short of what would have been his 11th career game with at least 20 points and 20 rebounds.CHANGESMalone was understandably displeased with his teams performance at the beginning of the game, and he indicated the starting lineup would be altered.We were flat everywhere, it wasnt just offensively, Malone said. Our defense was horrendous. They did whatever they wanted. It was the fifth game in a row where our starting group came out asleep, so were not going to have the same starting lineup (Sunday) night.Chandler wasnt about to dispute the coachs reaction.I can understand his frustration, Chandler said. Us as players individually, were frustrating ourselves.UP NEXTNuggets: Visit Boston on Sunday night.Pistons: Start a four-game trip against the Clippers in Los Angeles on Monday night.---Follow Noah Trister at www.Twitter.com/noahtrister Discount Nike Tanjun . 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Outlet Nike Tanjun .Y. -- The Buffalo Sabres have recalled forward Kevin Porter and defenceman Chad Ruhwedel from the minors as part of a five-player roster shuffle made by the NHLs worst team.Millwall midfielder Ben Thompson has been named the Football Leagues Young Player of the Month for April. Thompson produced a string of impressive displays in April, helping Millwall pick up 13 points on their way to clinching a place in the Sky Bet League One play-offs. He also scored his first ever league goal - a stunning 25-yard volley - in the 3-1 victory over Shrewsbury on April 9, which was later voted as Millwalls Goal of the Season. It means a lot. Its an unbelievable feeling to be awarded such a prestigious award. At the start of the season, I wasnt in the team much but to get in the team, play my football and express what I am about, it has all paid off, Thompson said. It has all been a bit of a blur. I havent really thought about it too much but Ill save that until the end of the season. Ive come a long way and enjoyed every minute of it. Sky Live: Bradford v Millwall Team news for Sundaays Sky Bet League One play-off clash between Bradford and Millwall.dddddddddddd.. The 20-year-old, who has so far made 33 appearances this season, was also named Millwalls Young Player of the Year last month. Millwall manager Neil Harris added: Ben has come a long way in a short space of time. He plays with a spirit which epitomises our football club - like a fan in a football shirt, but one with real quality. Hes been a big part in driving us in the last few months. I am extremely proud of him and Im sure hed be the first thank his team-mates for putting him in a position to win the trophy.Thompson is likely to be involved when Millwall take on Bradford at Valley Parade in the first leg of their Sky Bet League One play-off semi-final on Sunday - live on Sky Sports 1 HD from 12pm. Also See: Sky Live: Bradford v Millwall Neil Harris gets FA charge Gregory penalty gives Millwall win Ollies play-off predictions ' ' '

  AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Andre Drummond bounced back from a couple quiet games, and the Detroit Pistons breezed to another easy victory at home.Drummond had 19 points and 20 rebounds, and Detroit beat the Denver Nuggets 103-86 on Saturday night. The Pistons have won all four of their home games this season by double digits, and they havent trailed by more than three points in any of them. They were never behind Saturday after scoring the games first 10 points.Drummond had only six points in a loss at Brooklyn on Wednesday night, and only nine in a win over New York the previous night.I wasnt myself the past two games, Drummond said. I wasnt playing with energy and I wasnt doing things Im supposed to do to help my team win games.The Pistons were all playing with purpose at the beginning of Saturdays game. Drummond threw down a one-handed dunk off an alley-oop pass from Ish Smith in transition to put Detroit up 8-0, and Denver took a quick timeout. It was 16-2 when the Nuggets called time again, and by the time the first quarter ended, Denver was 5 of 27 from the field and trailed 29-12.I thought in the first quarter, our defense was the best its been all year, and maybe as good as its been since Ive been here, Detroit coach Stan Van Gundy said. We were really on it, and it was making more than one, two efforts on every possession.It was 51-44 at halftime and 77-67 after three, then the Pistons started the fourth quarter with another 10-0 run and the rout was on again.Were only five games in, but theres been a pattern for four straight games where weve gotten down by 15, 18, Denver coach Michael Malone said. It was 20-4 to start the game. Were paid professionals. You have to be ready to play.Marcus Morris and Jon Leuer scored 15 points each for Detroit, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added 13. Wilson Chandler led Denver with 21 points.TIP-INSNuggets: Denver was averaging 31.8 points in the third quarter this season, the second-best mark in the league. The Nuggets were held to 23 by Detroit. ... F Nikola Jokic was called for a flagrant foul in the third, and Drummond made both free throws after Denver had cut a 14-point lead to nine.Pistons: Detroit (4-2) is off to a solid start despite the absence of PG Reggie Jackson, who has been dealing with knee issues. ... The Pistons recovered nicely on defense after allowing a 71-point first half against Brooklyn. ... Drummond went 7 of 11 from the free throw line.MILESTONEDrummond had three blocked shots, bringing his career total to 500.Not enough, he joked. Its definitely a good milestone, and thanks to my teammates for letting their man get by them.Drummond finished one point short of what would have been his 11th career game with at least 20 points and 20 rebounds.CHANGESMalone was understandably displeased with his teams performance at the beginning of the game, and he indicated the starting lineup would be altered.We were flat everywhere, it wasnt just offensively, Malone said. Our defense was horrendous. They did whatever they wanted. It was the fifth game in a row where our starting group came out asleep, so were not going to have the same starting lineup (Sunday) night.Chandler wasnt about to dispute the coachs reaction.I can understand his frustration, Chandler said. Us as players individually, were frustrating ourselves.UP NEXTNuggets: Visit Boston on Sunday night.Pistons: Start a four-game trip against the Clippers in Los Angeles on Monday night.---Follow Noah Trister at www.Twitter.com/noahtrister [url=http://www.niketanjuncheap.com/]Discount Nike Tanjun[/url] . Colin Wilson had two goals and an assist, and Mike Fisher scored a goal and helped set up two others in the Predators 6-4 victory over the Red Wings on Monday night. [url=http://www.niketanjuncheap.com/]Cheap Nike Tanjun From China[/url] . It just didnt show when he hit the ice. Berra made 42 saves and Kris Russell scored at 1:32 of overtime, lifting the Calgary Flames to a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday night. [url=http://www.niketanjuncheap.com/]http://www.niketanjuncheap.com/[/url] .C. -- Glenn Howard needed an extra end to move into the Masters Grand Slam of Curling final. [url=http://www.niketanjuncheap.com/]Cheap Nike Tanjun Shoes[/url] . NBA officials ruled the court unplayable in the Bucks final exhibition game on Oct. 25 because players were slipping, and the game was cancelled midway through the first period. [url=http://www.niketanjuncheap.com/]Outlet Nike Tanjun[/url] .Y. -- The Buffalo Sabres have recalled forward Kevin Porter and defenceman Chad Ruhwedel from the minors as part of a five-player roster shuffle made by the NHLs worst team.Millwall midfielder Ben Thompson has been named the Football Leagues Young Player of the Month for April. Thompson produced a string of impressive displays in April, helping Millwall pick up 13 points on their way to clinching a place in the Sky Bet League One play-offs. He also scored his first ever league goal - a stunning 25-yard volley - in the 3-1 victory over Shrewsbury on April 9, which was later voted as Millwalls Goal of the Season. It means a lot. Its an unbelievable feeling to be awarded such a prestigious award. At the start of the season, I wasnt in the team much but to get in the team, play my football and express what I am about, it has all paid off, Thompson said. It has all been a bit of a blur. I havent really thought about it too much but Ill save that until the end of the season. Ive come a long way and enjoyed every minute of it. Sky Live: Bradford v Millwall Team news for Sundaays Sky Bet League One play-off clash between Bradford and Millwall.dddddddddddd.. The 20-year-old, who has so far made 33 appearances this season, was also named Millwalls Young Player of the Year last month. Millwall manager Neil Harris added: Ben has come a long way in a short space of time. He plays with a spirit which epitomises our football club - like a fan in a football shirt, but one with real quality. Hes been a big part in driving us in the last few months. I am extremely proud of him and Im sure hed be the first thank his team-mates for putting him in a position to win the trophy.Thompson is likely to be involved when Millwall take on Bradford at Valley Parade in the first leg of their Sky Bet League One play-off semi-final on Sunday - live on Sky Sports 1 HD from 12pm. Also See: Sky Live: Bradford v Millwall Neil Harris gets FA charge Gregory penalty gives Millwall win Ollies play-off predictions ' ' '