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NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 10: Michael Beasley #8 of the New York Knicks drives past David Nwaba #11 of the Chicago Bulls at Madison Square Garden on January 10, 2018 in New York City.The Chicago Bulls defeated the New York Knicks 122-119 in double overtime. 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)
NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 10: Michael Beasley #8 of the New York Knicks drives past David Nwaba #11 of the Chicago Bulls at Madison Square Garden on January 10, 2018 in New York City.The Chicago Bulls defeated the New York Knicks 122-119 in double overtime. 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 – DECEMBER 22: Tobias Harris #34 of the Detroit Pistons reacts to a 104-101 win over the New York Knicks at Little Caesars Arena on December 22, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. 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)
DETROIT, MI – DECEMBER 22: Tobias Harris #34 of the Detroit Pistons reacts to a 104-101 win over the New York Knicks at Little Caesars Arena on December 22, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. 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) /

Detroit Pistons

Record:

22-18 (6th in the East)

The Case:

The Detroit Pistons have been fueled by a bounce-back season from Andre Drummond, who is averaging 14 points, 15 rebounds and nearly 4 assists per game while shooting a career-high 62.4 percent  on free throws.

They have also been one of the league’s most efficient 3-point shooting teams, converting on 38.6 percent of their attempts. The dark cloud that hung over the Pistons for much of last season appears to have lifted, as this year’s team appears to have much better chemistry and a more clear identity.

The Pistons are surely going to miss Reggie Jackson while he is out with a sprained ankle but they should still have enough talent and experience to make the playoffs in a better-than-expected Eastern Conference.

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