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Detroit — After a forgettable December and a slow start in January, the Detroit Pistons look to be finding a good rhythm and some consistency. It started with last week’s win against the Los Angeles Clippers in Blake Griffin’s return to face his former team.
A residual effect has been some good, intense play, which led a close loss against the Utah Jazz but a win Wednesday over the Orlando Magic at home. It’s not exactly a long win streak, but stringing together a couple of encouraging outings and a few good quarters is something
That the Pistons’ improved play is coming during a stretch of games against other teams grasping for a playoff spot is another encouraging sign for the team, because it means they can pull themselves up in the standings and get the advantage in head-to-head tiebreakers, if they’re needed.