Since the All-Star break, the Detroit Pistons have continued their surge, winning 14 of their last 19 games. While many fans remain reluctant to buy in, the Pistons emergence into the sixth-seed of the Eastern Conference has been extremely fun, especially for those that have stuck with the team throughout the last decade.
At the deadline, dealing forwards Stanley Johnson and Reggie Bullock has opened minutes for Luke Kennard, Langston Galloway, and new addition Wayne Ellington. As a result, their 3-point shooting has been much improved, as well as their offense as a whole.