Phoenix — As the Pistons embark on their four-game western trip, the thoughts shift to the potential postseason appearance, which would be their second in the past decade.
The Pistons probably need to get to 41 or 42 wins to assure themselves a playoff spot, but finding those few more wins down the stretch will be tricky. They have just five more home games and as poorly as they’ve played on the road, they will be pressed to get those wins.
This week’s mailbag looks at potential playoff opponents, the recent surprising losses and players who have dipped in their production.