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News and views: Pistons must practice patience with roster

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Sacramento, Calif. — The Pistons are playing poorly. There’s no better way to put it. Wednesday’s loss to the Lakers — without LeBron James — raises more questions about their level of effort and whether, with its ups and down, this is a playoff team.

There have been small, faint flashes and some causes for concern.

News & Views takes a look at the big concerns amid their four-game western trip this week:

u25baNews: Pistons owner Tom Gores said Wednesday that he thinks the team “can work through the adversity” they’re facing.