After Sunday’s loss to the Brooklyn Nets, the Pistons (22-23) are below .500 for the first time this season. They’ve lost five straight and eight of the last 10 and find themselves in ninth place — but just two games out of the No. 6 spot.
They’ve faced mounting injury issues, including losing Reggie Jackson until at least mid-February and Jon Leuer for the rest of the season. On the road to a potential playoff spot, the Pistons have hit a few potholes, but it’s not too late for them to turn things around.