Pistons could surpass even the most optimistic projections

Detroit Pistons v Chicago Bulls | Luke Hales/GettyImagesComing off a resurgent season and with the Eastern Conference being impacted by key injuries, the Detroit Pistons have high expectations for next season.

ESPN has projected them as the 11th best team in the NBA, based on a panel of experts, and 4th in the East behind the Cavaliers, Knicks and Magic. This projection seems quite optimistic, considering the Pistons were 6th in the East and 14th in the league overall last year. But the Pistons might be able to exceed even these lofty goals.

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