The Detroit Pistons appear to be an improved team under first-year coach Dwane Casey. They've still got a long way to go to get area fans excited about them.
Detroit has made only one playoff appearance since 2009 and needs to establish a home-court advantage in its second season at downtown Little Caesars Arena. The Pistons began a stretch of six consecutive home games in promising fashion Friday, defeating Houston 116-111 in overtime.
They'll try to carry that momentum into their Sunday afternoon game against the Phoenix Suns.
"I know these fans here are just waiting to have a rocking arena and we have to give them something to get excited about," Casey said.