NBA: Detroit Pistons fire coach
NBA team Detroit Pistons have fired head coach Maurice Cheeks.
The 57-year-old NBA coach was sacked Sunday after a 21-29 record, reports Xinhua.
"This was a difficult decision for the organisation to make but we needed to make a change," said Pistons president of basketball operations Joe Dumars.
"We have great respect for Maurice and appreciate his hard work."
The Pistons are currently ranked ninth in the NBA Eastern Conference.
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First Published: Feb 10 2014 | 2:12 PM IST