Over the past month, the Pistons have gone from mediocre to a consistently competitive team. What has been the spark?
On the morning of November 30, the Detroit Pistons were 8-9. After an exciting 5-1 start, the team was at a crossroads in what really has turned out to be a more competitive Eastern Conference.
If the Pistons had maintained that pace, they'd be better than last year, sure. But also afterthoughts in the East looking up at 11 or 12 teams in the standings. Instead, they've taken the leap from average to legitimate eyebrow-raisers.