A strong start including several signature victories was followed a lengthy slide that made their start seem fraudulent.
Now the Detroit Pistons have won three in a row. Could they be on the upswing again? They have a good opportunity, since the schedule isn’t nearly as daunting as it was during a seven-game losing streak.
They’ll need to play better than they did during the final seven minutes of Sunday’s 114-110 victory over Orlando, when the Magic made them sweat it out with a 19-0 run, raising the ire of coach Stan Van Gundy.
Here are some things to watch for during a light week featuring just two games:
