AUBURN HILLS -- The Detroit Pistons returned from the All-Star break with an explosive come-from-behind overtime win over the Charlotte Hornets, then followed up with another loss to the Boston Celtics.
They remain in eighth place in the NBA's Eastern Conference, though teams ahead of them are beginning to separate. If the Pistons want to move up, they better start winning.
Here's five things to watch this week:
1. Portland's back
Before playing three of their next four games on the road, the Pistons welcome in the Portland Trail Blazers for their lone (and final) visit to the Palace of Auburn Hills (7:30 p.