Detroit’s stunning surge: Pistons enter post All-Star play with NBA’s best record
The Pistons had the worst record in franchise history at the All-Star break four years ago. And two years ago, their record at the break was even worse. Look at them now. When the NBA starts post-All-Star play on Thursday, the Pistons — a franchise that last won a playoff series in 2008 — will start the night with the best record in the league, a smidge ahead of the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder. Detroit is 40-13, Oklahoma City 42-14. The Thunder were expected to be here. The Pistons probably weren’t. How Detroit finishes, and if it can hold on to that top spot, is one of the intriguing storylines for the stretch run of the NBA season — with two-thirds of the year complete and...