Doormats and punchlines no more, the Pistons are adding themselves to the list of great surprises in the NBA this season. They’re now 21-19 after winning Monday night against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, meaning they’ll hit the halfway mark of the season with a winning record for the first time since 2017-18.

The Detroit Pistons — winners of 14 games in a franchise-worst season less than a calendar year ago — are. They’ve gone 10-2 overall, bringing their record to two games above .500 (21-19) with the midway point of the season approaching when they host the Indiana Pacers on Thursday.

The Detroit Pistons are one of the hottest teams in the league. They’ve won ten of their last twelve games, and are attempting to solidify themselves as a playoff contender as we hit the midway point of the season.

After a hot start to the new week, the Detroit Pistons landed some much-needed rest on Tuesday and Wednesday. Now, they are slated for a matchup against their division rival, the Indiana Pacers. On Monday,