A lot has gone right for the Detroit Pistons through the first week of the season. They’re 2-2 overall and have had standout performances on both offense and defense. Of course, there’s also a lot they need to improve moving forward if they wish to remain in the play-in (or playoff) hunt.
Here’s what I liked and disliked from their first four games:
They’ve made a leap defensively
Even the most optimistic predictions for the Pistons’ defense this season fell short of their performance through the first three games. They held the Miami Heat, Charlotte Hornets and Chicago Bulls below 104 points and 42% overall shooting — giving them a defensive rating of 102.