The Detroit Pistons are the best story in the NBA this season, tripling their win total from last season and securing their first playoff berth since 2018-19. Whatever magical pixie dust was sprinkled on them has worn off in the last month. They are just 8-9 since March 5 and have taken a step back on both ends of the floor.
The goal was to make the playoffs, and they’ve done that. But it seems that since then, a team powered by hustle, emotion, and will has let its foot off the gas. They have three games this season to remember what propelled them to this magical season in the first place.