After revamping the front office and changing up the coaching staff, the Pistons hoped that they would only go up from there. Many expected the Pistons to be better, but they just

Cade Cunningham had 32 points and nine assists as the Detroit Pistons reached .500 for the first time after New Year’s Day since 2019 with a 118-115

Early in the first half, the Detroit Pistons looked like they wanted to do anything other than play competitive basketball. Lazy offense and inattentive defense allowed the visiting Portland Trail Blazers to build a 22-point lead with 9:04 remaining in the second quarter.