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Holiday scores 25 as Sixers put away Pistons

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Evan Turner had 18 points and 11 rebounds, Jrue Holiday scored 25 points and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Detroit Pistons 104-97 on Monday night.

Associated Press, detnews.com

Green Bay police reported a season-high' arrests at the Packers' home game against the Lions on Sunday night. Of the' arrests, 12 people were cited for unlawful conduct at a public event.

Josh Katzenstein , detnews.com

During his weekly press conference Tuesday, coach Jim Schwartz avoided a question about the possibility of defensive tackle Corey Williams (knee) and safety Louis Delmas (knee) being shut down.

Josh Katzenstein, detnews.com

Don't be surprised if the Lions win their last three games. This is by no means a guarantee, but rather an advisory for anyone who thinks this team will pack it in and accept a high draft position.

ESPN.com

After the Detroit Lions' 27-20 loss to the Green Bay Packers, here are three issues that merit further examination: Here is a scary snapshot of 3 3/4 seasons under general manager Martin Mayhew and coach Jim Schwartz. Beginning with the start of the 200…

ESPN.com

Sunday night produced quite a testament to the season Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson has had. NBC gave one of its player of the game awards to Green Bay Packers cornerback Tramon Williams, who matched up for most of the night on Johnson and held …

Chris McCosky, detnews.com

The Lions offense was so masterful in the first three possessions Sunday, it had to be what offensive coordinator Scott Linehan has envisioned all season. They had 117 yards rushing in the first half.

Bob Wojnowski, detnews.com

There's nothing left to salvage now. This was it, the last meager prize, and the Lions tossed it aside like they have everything else. Another wasted effort, another stinging defeat in hallowed, haunted Lambeau Field.

Chris McCosky , detnews.com

Stats aside, Suh has played with a different level of exuberance and energy since being paired with Fairley. "I track it back to an incident that happened on the field," defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham said.

Brian McIntyre, yahoo.com

The 2010 Green Bay Packers overcame a multitude of injuries during the regular season to win Super Bowl XLV. The current Packers team is showing the same kind of resiliency. Playing without several key starters, the Packers overcame a 14-point second-qu…

Associated Press, ESPN.com

The Packers are a victory away from clinching the NFC North title after beating the Lions 27-20 on Sunday night.

Josh Katzenstein , detnews.com

After the Lions took a 14-0 lead early in the second quarter, their two losing streaks appeared to be in danger, but their inability to finish left both losing streaks intact.

Josh Katzenstein , detnews.com

Williams, a ninth-year defensive tackle and former Packer, hasn't had much to smile about this year. He has played in seven of the Lions first 12 games and only started five due to a lingering knee injury.

Chris McCosky , detnews.com

The coaches won't say it, but this isn't about the 2012 season anymore. Whatever hopes and dreams the Lions had for this season were dashed long before they took to Lambeau Field on Sunday night.