Three Pistons who could exceed expectations in 2019-20

Following a 41-41 season and first-round playoff exit, the Pistons again are projected to be in the bottom half of the playoff teams — if they even make the playoffs at all. Some predictions have them getting fewer than 40 wins, which could put them on the borderline.

In the offseason, they didn’t add a big name to the starting lineup that could shake up the status quo. But a few of their new reserves could exceed expectations and propel the Pistons to a few more wins, which could mean the difference between missing the playoffs, the eighth seed or something higher.

If nothing else, the Pistons strengthened their bench with Derrick Rose and Markieff Morris and added some muscle and…