Detroit — Even though the chase for the playoffs is over, the Pistons are still playing for something. There’s a chance to get to .500 this season, if they win the rest of their games remaining in the regular season.
It’s a goal coach Stan Van Gundy and the players acknowledged in practice in the past couple days — and it’s showing on the court.
The Pistons scrapped their way through a sluggish second half and held on for a 113-106 win over the Dallas Mavericks in overtime on Friday night at Little Caesars Arena. It’s the eighth win in the last 10 games for the Pistons (38-41), who play their home finale on Monday against the Toronto Raptors.