The New Orleans Pelicans must be cognizant of not looking past a young but potentially vibrant Detroit Pistons squad.
After losing 16 of their first 18, the Pistons have stabilized their season, going 4-4 over their last eight games. Their victories include a two-point win over the Nuggets, a 125-116 win over the Jazz and a 131-point outburst against the Mavericks, where Killian Hayes gave supporters plenty of reason for hope after scoring 22 points, dishing out eight assists and hitting two huge 3s in overtime.
Most recently, the Pistons punched the Heat in the mouth last night by a 116-96 margin.