The Detroit Pistons are surprising the NBA with a winning record at 21-19 after defeating the New York Knicks. This marks the first time since the 2017-18 season that they are above .500 at the midway point of the year. Currently leading the league with seven victories in January, the Pistons have turned their fortunes around remarkably, winning ten of their last twelve games.

Center Isaiah Stewart expressed the team’s newfound confidence, stating they believe they can defeat any opponent. The team’s resurgence comes after a dismal previous season, where they set a record for consecutive losses. Under new coach J.B. Bickerstaff, they have shown significant improvement, with Cade Cunningham emerging as a potential All-Star.