Milwaukee — The Pistons are in the midst of a month that could set the course for the remainder of their season. If they get through December with an above-.500 record for the month, they’d have some confidence going into a January schedule that includes nine road games, including a daunting western trip.
They’ve done well in their early schedule in the first quarter of the season, with a winning record against teams with losing records and just under .500 against winning teams. How they handle the weeks leading to the trade deadline will depend largely on how they do in the next few weeks.