Detroit Pistons

The Pistons got off to a blazing start, winning 10 of 11 and losing only to the Bulls and Detroit was 20-4 on December 20. The issue with matching up with the league’s elite was already showing though, and a three-game losing streak included losses at Chicago and New York. The Pistons bounced right back, won six of seven and their record reached 40-13 by the end of February. Whatever the problems, the record was one of a legitimate contender