The Pistons made their first big leap last season when they won 44 games, made the playoffs for the first time since 2019 and pushed the New York Knicks to six games in the first round. Instead of cashing in their chips over the summer to bring in a star and expedite their rebuild, they decided to operate in the margins.

Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons have a two-game cushion on the New York Knicks for the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference heading into Friday night’s

"Adversity has been a part of my career; there is nothing that I cannot overcome," Pistons guard Jaden Ivey says.

Hawks vs Pistons best bet: Jalen Johnson Over 34.5 points + rebounds (-120)

There's very little to be concerned about in Detroit right now. The Pistons are the best team in the Eastern conference with 19 wins and the New York Knicks ar

Detroit Pistons looking to clean up turnover issues and keep on winning

Hawks Injury Report, Will Kristaps Porzingis, Trae Young Play? For the Hawks, they have four players listed on their injury report for Friday’s game, including both Kristaps Porzingis and Trae Young.

The Detroit Pistons are 19-5 through the first 24 games of the season, which is a far cry from where they were just two seasons ago. Despite their early-season success, they seem to have hit a wall in NBA.