Mike Passador
Mike graduated from Boston University's Dual Degree Program with a BA in Economics and a BS in Business with Concentrations in Marketing and Operations Management. He is a faithful supporter of Toronto sports and the Detroit Lions and is always ready to be let down. Tweet to him @Mike_Pandador, but if you badmouth Jose Calderon you might get blocked.
Ian Mahinmi picks up four defensive counters on Friday
Ian Mahinmi was able to corral a steal and three blocks in Friday's home loss to the Blazers.
Ish Smith scores 16 points after IT gets ejected
Ish Smith logged 33 minutes after Isaiah Thomas was ejected just two minutes into Friday's game, producing 16 points, five assists, a steal and two 3-pointers.
Garrison Mathews scores 18 points vs. POR
Garrison Mathews was able to tally 18 points off the bench on Friday, going 6-of-9 form the field and hitting a career-high five 3-pointers.
CJ McCollum scores 24 points in easy win on Friday
CJ McCollum tallied 24 points on 10-of-18 from the field in Friday's road win, adding four rebounds, six assists, a steal and two 3-pointers.
Hassan Whiteside rolls over Wizards for 23 points, 21 boards, five blocks
Hassan Whiteside predictably steamrolled the Wizards on Friday, racking up 23 points (8-for-14 FG, 7-for-8 FT), 21 rebounds and five blocks.
Mario Hezonja returns from back spasms vs. Wiz
Mario Hezonja returned from a six-game absence on Friday night, scoring 10 points in 18 minutes off the bench.
Carmelo Anthony shoots 7-for-9 vs. Wizards
Carmelo Anthony put together another nice performance on Friday, going 7-of-9 from the field for 16 points against the hapless Wizards.
Terrence Ross drops 25 points in win over Heat
Terrence Ross scored a team-high 25 points in Friday's 105-85 win over the Heat, going 7-of-13 from the field with two steals and six 3-pointers.
Markelle Fultz nabs career-high six steals on Friday
Markelle Fultz set a new career-high with six steals on Friday night, adding six points and three assists.
Aaron Gordon returns from injury, posts 16 & 8 vs. MIA
Aaron Gordon returned from a two-game absence (sore left Achilles) on Friday and looked good, producing 16 points, eight rebounds, three assists and a 3-pointer in 31 minutes.
Khem Birch doesn't do much in start at PF
Khem Birch started in place of Jonathan Isaac on Friday night but it didn't go well from a statistical perspective with just two points, one rebound, two assists and a block in 25 minutes.
Jimmy Butler posts 23-10-7 in Friday's loss
Jimmy Butler escaped Friday's blowout loss to the Magic with 23 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists and three steals.
Kendrick Nunn quiet with seven points in 23 minutes
Kendrick Nunn finished Friday's loss to the Magic with seven points, three rebounds, two assists and a 3-pointer in 23 minutes.
Duncan Robinson goes 3-for-11 vs. Magic
Duncan Robinson had a rough go of it on Friday, shooting 3-for-11 against the Magic.
Pistons owner on Blake Griffin shutdown: 'No, we're not that far'
Following Thursday's loss to the Clippers, Pistons owner Tom Gore said that the team is not considering a shutdown for Blake Griffin as the star continues to battle left knee problems.