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Noah's career night helps Bulls defeat Pistons

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Joakim Noah had 30 points and 23 rebounds, setting career highs in both categories and helping the Chicago Bulls beat the Detroit Pistons for the 16th straight time, 108-104 on Friday night.

Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com

Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh has taken some criticism for his play on the Colts’ game winning touchdown in Detroit on Sunday, but Lions defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham says he doesn’t know where that criticism is coming from. Asked ab…

Chris McCosky , detnews.com

Coach Jim Schwartz said players were frustrated but he didn't think they were divided or that the locker room was in any way fractured. He also didn't put a whole lot of stock in the anonymous comments. "I don't even know…

Barry Petchesky, deadspin.com

It's well past time for Lions fans to start looking ahead to 2013. With injuries, ineffectiveness, dirty play, and Titus Young just fucking up everywhere, it hasn't been a season to remember in Detroit. So here's to future sucess! This holiday season, b…

Chris McCosky , detnews.com

He seriously contemplated having the middle finger on his left hand amputated. "Two weeks ago I was like, 'Yeah, let's get rid of it,'" he said. "But it's a little better now, so maybe I will keep it."

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

The Packers will be down a receiver on Sunday against the Lions. Wide receiver Jordy Nelson has been ruled out for the contest with the hamstring injury he suffered in last Sunday’s victory over the the Vikings. Nelson previously hurt the hamstring earl…

Chris McCosky , detnews.com

Bell has carried the ball 100 times less than starter Mikel Leshoure, but has gained just 266 yards less. Leshoure has 591 yards in 157 carries (3.8); Bell has 325 yards in 57 carries (5.7).

Brian McIntyre, yahoo.com

Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers Green Bay has won 21 of its last 24 meetings with the Lions, including 12 of the 13 meetings since Mike McCarthy was named the Packers' head coach. Detroit has not won at Lambeau Field since Dec. 15, 1991, two weeks af…

Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com

Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh made some great plays on Sunday against the Colts, sacking Andrew Luck once, hitting Luck as he was passing five times, and tackling Colts running backs behind the line of scrimmage twice. But he’s taking some critic…