By defeating Detroit, Toronto won the Stanley Cup with a losing record.

Last night, the Red Sox defeated Detroit, 14-5.

It will take excellence to defeat Detroit, a veteran team with a knack for playing its best in dire situations.

With his team shooting 55 percent from the field, his Tigers defeated Detroit, 86-71.

Boston defeated Detroit, 90-79, and the Lakers rallied past San Antonio, 87-85.

If Dallas defeated Detroit at home, as was expected, then Philadelphia would have to defeat Atlanta to win the division.

Chicago defeated Detroit, 4-2, on Thursday to clinch the division title.

The last time the Nets won on the road was March 18, 1987, when they defeated Detroit, 113-112.

They are perhaps deeper than they were in 2004, when they defeated Detroit for their third title.

The Lakers defeated Detroit, 4-3, in last year's series to win their second consecutive championship.