Omari Sankofa II
@omarisankofa.bsky.social
Pistons beat writer for the Detroit Free Press.
Co-host of The Pistons Pulse podcast w/
@MotorCityHoops
Michigan State ‘16. Westsider.
Co-host of The Pistons Pulse podcast w/
@MotorCityHoops
Michigan State ‘16. Westsider.
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Nate Burleson's big brother forging own Detroit legacy with Pistons
Detroit Pistons assistant Kevin Burleson remembers the long drives through the metro Detroit area in the passenger seat of his younger brother’s car.
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Nate Burleson needs no introduction. More than a decade after starring for the Lions, his big brother is helping lead a different Detroit resurgence.
Meet Kevin Burleson, one of the architects of the NBA’s No. 2 defense and the Pistons’ 14-2 start.
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Meet Kevin Burleson, one of the architects of the NBA’s No. 2 defense and the Pistons’ 14-2 start.
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“I always tell people if I loved football as much as Kevin loves basketball, I would be in the Hall of Fame."
My story on Kevin Burleson, who initially got to know Detroit through his brother, Nate Burleson, and is helping lead the Pistons' turnaround. www.freep.com/story/sports...
My story on Kevin Burleson, who initially got to know Detroit through his brother, Nate Burleson, and is helping lead the Pistons' turnaround. www.freep.com/story/sports...
Nate Burleson's big brother forging own Detroit legacy with Pistons
Detroit Pistons assistant Kevin Burleson remembers the long drives through the metro Detroit area in the passenger seat of his younger brother’s car.
www.freep.com
November 23, 2025 at 11:15 PM
“I always tell people if I loved football as much as Kevin loves basketball, I would be in the Hall of Fame."
My story on Kevin Burleson, who initially got to know Detroit through his brother, Nate Burleson, and is helping lead the Pistons' turnaround. www.freep.com/story/sports...
My story on Kevin Burleson, who initially got to know Detroit through his brother, Nate Burleson, and is helping lead the Pistons' turnaround. www.freep.com/story/sports...
Reposted by Omari Sankofa II
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#Detroitbasketball #Pistons fans won't want to miss this one as @omarisankofa.bsky.social Wes & myself are joined by FIRST TIME GUEST...... @timbontemps.bsky.social TONIGHT at 8pm ET!!!!
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#Detroitbasketball #Pistons fans won't want to miss this one as @omarisankofa.bsky.social Wes & myself are joined by FIRST TIME GUEST...... @timbontemps.bsky.social TONIGHT at 8pm ET!!!!
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November 23, 2025 at 5:38 PM
🚨#ThePistonsPulse LIVE🚨
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#Detroitbasketball #Pistons fans won't want to miss this one as @omarisankofa.bsky.social Wes & myself are joined by FIRST TIME GUEST...... @timbontemps.bsky.social TONIGHT at 8pm ET!!!!
www.youtube.com/live/R8dFXPr...
#Detroitbasketball #Pistons fans won't want to miss this one as @omarisankofa.bsky.social Wes & myself are joined by FIRST TIME GUEST...... @timbontemps.bsky.social TONIGHT at 8pm ET!!!!
Reposted by Omari Sankofa II
Nate Burleson needs no introduction. More than a decade after starring for the Lions, his big brother is helping lead a different Detroit resurgence.
Meet Kevin Burleson, one of the architects of the NBA’s No. 2 defense and the Pistons’ 14-2 start.
www.freep.com/story/sports...
Meet Kevin Burleson, one of the architects of the NBA’s No. 2 defense and the Pistons’ 14-2 start.
www.freep.com/story/sports...
Nate Burleson's big brother forging own Detroit legacy with Pistons
Detroit Pistons assistant Kevin Burleson remembers the long drives through the metro Detroit area in the passenger seat of his younger brother’s car.
www.freep.com
November 23, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Nate Burleson needs no introduction. More than a decade after starring for the Lions, his big brother is helping lead a different Detroit resurgence.
Meet Kevin Burleson, one of the architects of the NBA’s No. 2 defense and the Pistons’ 14-2 start.
www.freep.com/story/sports...
Meet Kevin Burleson, one of the architects of the NBA’s No. 2 defense and the Pistons’ 14-2 start.
www.freep.com/story/sports...
The turnaround started before he got hurt, and continued with his long-awaited return last night.
Jaden Ivey feels “gratitude” after missing 11 months of action. “It’s been very humbling for me. It’s been good for me.”
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Jaden Ivey feels “gratitude” after missing 11 months of action. “It’s been very humbling for me. It’s been good for me.”
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Jaden Ivey has gratitude after return to Detroit Pistons from injury
The biggest challenge of Jaden Ivey's professional career thus far with the Detroit Pistons, finally, is behind him.
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November 23, 2025 at 2:49 PM
The turnaround started before he got hurt, and continued with his long-awaited return last night.
Jaden Ivey feels “gratitude” after missing 11 months of action. “It’s been very humbling for me. It’s been good for me.”
www.freep.com/story/sports...
Jaden Ivey feels “gratitude” after missing 11 months of action. “It’s been very humbling for me. It’s been good for me.”
www.freep.com/story/sports...
Nate Burleson needs no introduction. More than a decade after starring for the Lions, his big brother is helping lead a different Detroit resurgence.
Meet Kevin Burleson, one of the architects of the NBA’s No. 2 defense and the Pistons’ 14-2 start.
www.freep.com/story/sports...
Meet Kevin Burleson, one of the architects of the NBA’s No. 2 defense and the Pistons’ 14-2 start.
www.freep.com/story/sports...
Nate Burleson's big brother forging own Detroit legacy with Pistons
Detroit Pistons assistant Kevin Burleson remembers the long drives through the metro Detroit area in the passenger seat of his younger brother’s car.
www.freep.com
November 23, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Nate Burleson needs no introduction. More than a decade after starring for the Lions, his big brother is helping lead a different Detroit resurgence.
Meet Kevin Burleson, one of the architects of the NBA’s No. 2 defense and the Pistons’ 14-2 start.
www.freep.com/story/sports...
Meet Kevin Burleson, one of the architects of the NBA’s No. 2 defense and the Pistons’ 14-2 start.
www.freep.com/story/sports...
Have a fun feature dropping tomorrow morning. Hint: It's about a familial connection between the Pistons and Lions
November 23, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Have a fun feature dropping tomorrow morning. Hint: It's about a familial connection between the Pistons and Lions
Ivey said his main emotion is “gratitude” and that he thinks his injuries taught him patience, which he says is good for him. Also talks his preseason knee surgery that delayed his debut.
November 23, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Ivey said his main emotion is “gratitude” and that he thinks his injuries taught him patience, which he says is good for him. Also talks his preseason knee surgery that delayed his debut.
Ivey said his main emotion is “gratitude” and that he thinks his injuries taught him patience, which he says is good for him. Also talks his preseason knee surgery that delayed his debut.
November 23, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Ivey said his main emotion is “gratitude” and that he thinks his injuries taught him patience, which he says is good for him. Also talks his preseason knee surgery that delayed his debut.
Ivey: "It all panned out the way it should. I don’t think my injury, the way it went, I don’t think it changed anything. This team, the caliber of it, how our success is driven was planned out and I’m grateful to be part of it."
November 23, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Ivey: "It all panned out the way it should. I don’t think my injury, the way it went, I don’t think it changed anything. This team, the caliber of it, how our success is driven was planned out and I’m grateful to be part of it."
JB said he's sticking with a 12-man rotation for now. "We’re going to give guys opportunity, especially in the first half and see how the game progresses in the second half. It may not always be easy but guys are going to have an opportunity because they’ve earned it."
November 23, 2025 at 3:39 AM
JB said he's sticking with a 12-man rotation for now. "We’re going to give guys opportunity, especially in the first half and see how the game progresses in the second half. It may not always be easy but guys are going to have an opportunity because they’ve earned it."
JB on the approach with Ivey going forward: "We'll just make sure he's comfortable, that's the most important thing ... basketball shape is different and the only way you can do that is by playing." He was limited to 15 minutes tonight.
November 23, 2025 at 3:37 AM
JB on the approach with Ivey going forward: "We'll just make sure he's comfortable, that's the most important thing ... basketball shape is different and the only way you can do that is by playing." He was limited to 15 minutes tonight.
JB on Ivey: "We’re just happy to have him back. That’s the most important thing. For him to have that joy and competition and competing with his teammates, that was the most important thing … and we can see how he can impact the game at a high level."
November 23, 2025 at 3:36 AM
JB on Ivey: "We’re just happy to have him back. That’s the most important thing. For him to have that joy and competition and competing with his teammates, that was the most important thing … and we can see how he can impact the game at a high level."
FINAL: Pistons 129, Bucks 116
The Pistons have snapped a 13-game losing streak to the Bucks and have won 12-straight to improve to 14-2 overall. One short of their franchise record, which is 13 wins. Cunningham led the way with 29 pts, 10 assts and 8 rebs. Ivey scored 10.
The Pistons have snapped a 13-game losing streak to the Bucks and have won 12-straight to improve to 14-2 overall. One short of their franchise record, which is 13 wins. Cunningham led the way with 29 pts, 10 assts and 8 rebs. Ivey scored 10.
November 23, 2025 at 3:26 AM
FINAL: Pistons 129, Bucks 116
The Pistons have snapped a 13-game losing streak to the Bucks and have won 12-straight to improve to 14-2 overall. One short of their franchise record, which is 13 wins. Cunningham led the way with 29 pts, 10 assts and 8 rebs. Ivey scored 10.
The Pistons have snapped a 13-game losing streak to the Bucks and have won 12-straight to improve to 14-2 overall. One short of their franchise record, which is 13 wins. Cunningham led the way with 29 pts, 10 assts and 8 rebs. Ivey scored 10.
Rollins cuts it to 14 with a 3. The Bucks have been hot from 3 in the second half. Robinson answers with a 3 on the other end. Less than four minutes left, Pistons up 121-104
November 23, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Rollins cuts it to 14 with a 3. The Bucks have been hot from 3 in the second half. Robinson answers with a 3 on the other end. Less than four minutes left, Pistons up 121-104
I don't think the Pistons have missed an open 3 all night
November 23, 2025 at 3:09 AM
I don't think the Pistons have missed an open 3 all night
End of 3: Pistons 104, Bucks 85. Led by 29 but took their foot off the gas a little. Bucks shot 12-21 overall and knocked down six 3-pointers in the 3rd.
Cunningham: 22 pts, 9 assts, 7 rebs
Duren: 16 pts
Robinson, Harris: 12 pts
Ivey: 8 pts, 1 asst
Cunningham: 22 pts, 9 assts, 7 rebs
Duren: 16 pts
Robinson, Harris: 12 pts
Ivey: 8 pts, 1 asst
November 23, 2025 at 2:55 AM
End of 3: Pistons 104, Bucks 85. Led by 29 but took their foot off the gas a little. Bucks shot 12-21 overall and knocked down six 3-pointers in the 3rd.
Cunningham: 22 pts, 9 assts, 7 rebs
Duren: 16 pts
Robinson, Harris: 12 pts
Ivey: 8 pts, 1 asst
Cunningham: 22 pts, 9 assts, 7 rebs
Duren: 16 pts
Robinson, Harris: 12 pts
Ivey: 8 pts, 1 asst
Ivey's making things happen. Knocked an errant pass away for a steal and drove and kicked out to LeVert for a 3. Then knocked down a midrange jumper. He has 7 points and an assist
November 23, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Ivey's making things happen. Knocked an errant pass away for a steal and drove and kicked out to LeVert for a 3. Then knocked down a midrange jumper. He has 7 points and an assist
JB calls timeout after a 17-6 Bucks run cuts it to 18, 93-75. They've knocked down four 3-pointers in a row
November 23, 2025 at 2:43 AM
JB calls timeout after a 17-6 Bucks run cuts it to 18, 93-75. They've knocked down four 3-pointers in a row
Pistons have outscored the Bucks 18-6 in the 3rd with 8 minutes left. Up 29.
November 23, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Pistons have outscored the Bucks 18-6 in the 3rd with 8 minutes left. Up 29.
Pistons open the 2nd half with a 12-4 run and are up 25, 81-56. Bucks call an early timeout.
November 23, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Pistons open the 2nd half with a 12-4 run and are up 25, 81-56. Bucks call an early timeout.
Halftime: Pistons 69, Bucks 52. They closed the half with a 19-8 run to take their biggest lead with a Cade-Ivey-Ausar-Harris-Duren lineup. Potential starting 5 preview once Ivey's fully up to speed?
Cunningham: 15 pts, 7 assts
Duren: 8 pts
Jenkins: 7 pts, 3 assts
Stew/Green: 7 pts
Cunningham: 15 pts, 7 assts
Duren: 8 pts
Jenkins: 7 pts, 3 assts
Stew/Green: 7 pts
November 23, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Halftime: Pistons 69, Bucks 52. They closed the half with a 19-8 run to take their biggest lead with a Cade-Ivey-Ausar-Harris-Duren lineup. Potential starting 5 preview once Ivey's fully up to speed?
Cunningham: 15 pts, 7 assts
Duren: 8 pts
Jenkins: 7 pts, 3 assts
Stew/Green: 7 pts
Cunningham: 15 pts, 7 assts
Duren: 8 pts
Jenkins: 7 pts, 3 assts
Stew/Green: 7 pts
Really nice action to get Cade an open dunk off a cut. he follows with a 3 and has 14 points and 6 assists. Pistons up 11 with less than two minutes til halftime
November 23, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Really nice action to get Cade an open dunk off a cut. he follows with a 3 and has 14 points and 6 assists. Pistons up 11 with less than two minutes til halftime
Paul Reed has checked in with Cade and Ausar. JB's gone 12 deep tonight. Guess that answers the "How will they handle a healthy rotation" question, at least until Ausar and Tobias are off their minute restrictions
November 23, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Paul Reed has checked in with Cade and Ausar. JB's gone 12 deep tonight. Guess that answers the "How will they handle a healthy rotation" question, at least until Ausar and Tobias are off their minute restrictions
JB acknowledged before the game that Ausar's still dealing with a minutes restriction. I think Tobias is too based on the sub patterns so far.
November 23, 2025 at 1:51 AM
JB acknowledged before the game that Ausar's still dealing with a minutes restriction. I think Tobias is too based on the sub patterns so far.
This bench unit + Robinson is leading a 14-2 Pistons run. They're up 44-33. Jenkins is running the show and has 7 points and 3 assists in the 2nd quarter. Bucks timeout at the 7:18 mark
November 23, 2025 at 1:50 AM
This bench unit + Robinson is leading a 14-2 Pistons run. They're up 44-33. Jenkins is running the show and has 7 points and 3 assists in the 2nd quarter. Bucks timeout at the 7:18 mark