The Detroit Pistons’ rivalry with the Indiana Pacers has been reignited this season, as the former team has entered Eastern Conference playoff contention. Since

Boston Celtics (42-16, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (32-26, sixth in the Eastern Conference)

Detroit Pistons (30-26, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (26-30, ninth in the Eastern Conference)

Detroit Pistons (29-26, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (24-29, 12th in the Western Conference)

It’s been really rough to be a Detroit Pistons fan lately—but that seems to be changing.

The Pistons won just 14 games last year as they finished the season with a 14-68 record. That was the worst record in the NBA, and the team wasn't expected to be very good this year either. However, the Pistons are currently 31-26 and in sixth place in the Eastern Conference. If the season ended today, the Pistons would make the playoffs.

Find out if Jayson Tatum is playing against the Detroit Pistons after a full minute game against the Toronto Raptors.

The Pistons won just 14 games last year as they finished the season with a 14-68 record. That was the worst record in the NBA, and the team wasn't expected to be very good this year either. However, the Pistons are currently 31-26 and in sixth place in the Eastern Conference. If the season ended today, the Pistons would make the playoffs.

The Pistons have won 7 games in a row, but face a true test this week when the Celtics and Nuggets come to town.

All-Star break is over, and the vibes in the gym at the Detroit Pistons’ practice facility in New Center on Thursday shifted from vacation to work.

The Pistons will be seeking their 8th-straight win and are playing their best basketball in a decade, now just a game out of the 4th seed in the Eastern Conference, tied in wins with the Pacers and Bucks who are just ahead of them.