The Detroit Pistons are the best team in the Eastern Conference going into the new calendar year, but that doesn't mean they are a perfect squad by any means. T

The Pistons and Knicks rushed headfirst into the vacuum and are hellbent on establishing themselves as heirs apparent. The Knicks finished the 2024-25 season with 51 wins and are on pace for 57. The Pistons won 44 and are on pace for 60.

The Detroit Pistons suffered their ninth loss of the regular season to kickoff the new year Thursday night against the Miami Heat. Detroit still stands atop the

Norman Powell scored 36 points and Bam Abdebayo added 15 points and 14 rebounds as the Miami Heat extended their winning streak to four games with a 118-112 win over the Detroit Pistons.

The Miami Heat face the Detroit Pistons Thursday at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Tip-off set for 7 p.m. ET.

Detroit Pistons. They opened the calendar year with a five-game winning streak that pulled their record above .500 and launched them to their first playoff berth in six years. Cade Cunningham made his first All-Star game and All-NBA selection.

The Pistons fell 112-99 to the LA Clippers on Sunday in the team’s second straight loss. Cade Cunningham led the way for Detroit with 27 points, 9 assists, and 5 rebounds. Jalen Duren finished with 18 points and a game-high 14 rebounds.

Detroit Pistons face growing concern as Jalen Duren exits with an ankle injury, adding uncertainty during a difficult stretch.