The Pistons made their first big leap last season when they won 44 games, made the playoffs for the first time since 2019 and pushed the New York Knicks to six games in the first round. Instead of cashing in their chips over the summer to bring in a star and expedite their rebuild, they decided to operate in the margins.

Ausar Thompson, 22, is arguably the best point-of-attack defender in the NBA and has developed a consistent midrange jumper, and his paint touches have become invaluable. Duncan Robinson is the ultimate floor spacer, is adept at shooting on the move from behind the arc and often uses his gravity to manipulate defenses.

Cade Cunningham’s two-way rise with the Pistons highlights elite defense, growing offense, and a championship-focused mindset.

There were several plays Boston beat themselves on with late-game turnovers -- but in the NBA, when two good teams play, sometimes that's all it takes.

The Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons face off on Monday night for the third time this season, and Boston is a slight favorite at home in this game. The C’s ar

The Detroit Pistons have won five of their last six matchups, most recently defeating the Atlanta Hawks 142-115 at home last Friday. It was the team’s largest win of the season, and the bench scored a season-high 77 points in the win. 12 players scored at least 7 points, making the Pistons the third team in NBA history to accomplish that feat.

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown nearly recorded a triple-double against the Detroit Pistons, but he still wasn't happy with his performance.

When the Detroit Pistons signed Javonte Green this offseason, it barely registered as an impact move. A veteran who had bounced around the league, Green arrived without much fanfare despite possessing a skill set that fit neatly with the identity the Pistons established last season.