Best of Pistons on 97.1 The Ticket: Did the refs decide Game 5?
05/15/2026 | 39 mins.
Get ready for a fired-up reaction to the Detroit Pistons' Game 5 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The hosts on 97.1 The Ticket pull no punches as they dissect the Pistons' brutal collapse, including passionate discussion about some questionable officiating that infuriated a segment of Pistons fans.
FULL SHOW: Thursday, May 14th
05/14/2026 | 1h 14 mins.
Valenti and Rico kicked off this short show following the Tigers' loss to the Mets with their reactions to the Pistons' collapse to the Cavs in game 5 last night. They offered some thoughts on Jalen Duren's play and the likelihood that he gets a max contract this offseason. Then, the guys took your calls on the Pistons throughout the rest of the show.
HOUR 1: Reactions To Pistons' Disastrous Collapse In Game 5
05/14/2026 | 33 mins.
Mike and Rico shared their frustrations following a brutal loss for the Pistons to the Cavs in game 5 last night. They got a few of the people involved in the conversation as well.
HOUR 2: More Thoughts + Calls On The Pistons' Loss In Game 5
05/14/2026 | 40 mins.
The guys analyzed the Pistons' loss last night in a few different angles before going back to the people. Then, Wojo and Riger joined in cross-talk to wrap up the show.
Is There An Actual Anti-Pistons Bias From NBA Refs?
05/14/2026 | 10 mins.
Valenti addresses how the Pistons have been officiated in the playoffs this year.
The Valenti Show with Rico is Detroit’s must-listen daily sports show — where strong opinions meet smart analysis. Hosted by Mike Valenti and Rico Beard, The Valenti Show brings unfiltered takes on the biggest national stories and dives deep into all-things-Detroit sports: the Lions, Tigers, Pistons, Red Wings, Michigan and Michigan State. Whether it's NFL drama, playoff stakes or college football storylines, Valenti and Rico tell it like it is — no fluff, no fan service, just real talk. Catch The Valenti Show with Rico live Monday through Friday 2pm - 6pm EST on 97.1 The Ticket (WXYT). Full episodes, individual hours and show highlights drop daily wherever you get your podcasts.
USA