The new season has started with new twists but some familiar shortcomings for the Detroit Pistons. After turning over a third of the roster and three-fifths of the starting lineup, the Pistons look like a possibly improved but still largely similar squad to the one we saw a year ago.
While we're dealing with small samples compared to what you'll find over the course of a full season, there are some commonalities to watch as time goes on. Some will likely fade due to variance or adjustments, but others might end up being the ultimate downfall of this team as it goes on.