The NBA season is still in its early stages, but there have already been quite a few surprises. The Pistons have had a few pleasant surprises this season and one unpleasant one.
As the Motor City looks to end its NBA playoff drought, we look at some of the biggest surprises for the Pistons in the early part of the season.
5. Central Division Standings
Yes, Detroit is two games under .500. Yes, there is a long way to go in the season. And yes, the Pistons are chasing the NBA's hottest team, the Indiana Pacers. That being said, raise your hand if you thought Detroit would be above Chicago and in second place in the Central Division on Christmas Day.
The Pistons are currently 14-16 and 10 games behind the first-place Pacers. However, they are the only team this season to defeat the Pacers at home. They also have victories over the Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls. They are 5-2 against the Central division and 13-6 against the Eastern Conference.
Bottom line, the Pistons have played well against the teams they are battling for a postseason spot. Second place on Chr ...
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Article written by Nick Wiggins
Detroit Pistons: Ranking the Pistons’ Biggest Surprises in the Early Going
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