NBA: What every team should be thankful for in 2017-18

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 13: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrates his three point shot to give the Cleveland Cavaliers the lead over the New York Knicks in the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden on November 13, 2017 in New York City.The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the New York Knicks 104-101. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

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DETROIT, MI – NOVEMBER 10: Head coach Stan Van Gundy of the Detroit Pistons reacts on the bench while playing the Atlanta Hawks at Little Caesars Arena on November 10, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit won the game 111-104. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

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What to be thankful for: Stan Van Gundy

It’s not exactly easy to explain, but the Detroit Pistons currently have a top 3 record in the Eastern Conference and no one can really explain it. And, in the NBA, when we can’t really explain results we usually point to the head coach.

That’s where Stan Van Gundy comes in. Even though this early pace from the Pistons isn’t exactly sustainable, Detroit is a good team. Not top 3 in the East good, but likely playoff good. It’s actually pretty amazing considering there were whispers of SVG on the hot seat just a few weeks before the season.

Funny how things can change so quickly.

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