The Detroit Pistons have a new head coach and a few new pieces this offseason. Will any of it make a difference?
In terms of the win column, ESPN says no, not much.
The Worldwide Leader offered up win projections Friday for all of the NBA teams (pay site). The good news for the Pistons is they're pegged for the playoffs with the No. 8 spot in the Eastern Conference. The not-so-great news: At 39.4 projected wins, that pretty much matches last season's 39-43 record.
That's a little less than four victories behind the Washington Wizards, who ESPN slots at No.