Los Angeles — Despite the slow start to the season, Pistons owner Tom Gores still is optimistic about the outlook in the second half.
Gores spoke to media members during halftime of the matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers at the Staples Center on Sunday night. He backed Stan Van Gundy, who has the dual role of team president and coach, and reiterated that he thinks they can make the playoffs this season.
“I have absolute confidence in Stan,” Gores said. “We are having a hard time — and Stan and I are very real about that — but we also know we have a great group of guys and we believe they’ll work through this.