Detroit Pistons, after enduring a franchise-worst 14-win season last year, have reached a .500 record this season, marking significant progress.

With the most open cap space heading into trade season in the NBA, the Detroit Pistons are a key team to watch leading up to the trade deadline. Trajan Langdon

The Detroit Pistons were long rumored to be interested in Miles Bridges before last year's trip into unrestricted free agency. Ultimately, the Charlotte Hornets

While Detroit has undoubtedly taken strides this season, it slipped in some key areas on Thursday. The Pistons turned the ball over 14 times for what would become 25 Warriors points. They allowed 15 offensive rebounds, and Golden State outscored them 21-6 in second-chance points.

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Blake Griffin might be one of the greatest players in the history of the Los Angeles Clippers, helping the franchise climb into relevance in the 2010s.

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In 2022, the Lions started 1-6 but barely missed the playoffs with their late-season run to finish 9-8. That included a season-ending victory at Green Bay, preventing the Packers from qualifying for the NFL playoffs in quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ last game playing for Green Bay.

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Warriors backup wing Gui Santos played a key role in the team's win against the Pistons, and he spoke about it postgame.