Pistons Lead East with 10-2 Start, 8-Game Win Streak

The Detroit Pistons have surged to the top of the Eastern Conference with a 10-2 record through the first month of the 2025-26 NBA season, capping an eight-game winning streak with a 124-113 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night. The win came despite several key players being sidelined, highlighting the team's depth and resilience just two years after posting a league-worst 14 victories.

The Pistons' turnaround began last season under president of basketball operations Trajan Langdon and head coach J.B. Bickerstaff, when they improved to 44 wins and earned a direct playoff berth for the first time since 2019. They pushed the New York Knicks to six games in the first round, showcasing the growth of their young core. This year, Detroit has outperformed preseason favorites like the Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks, with their only losses coming against Cleveland and another early opponent.

Cade Cunningham has anchored the offense, averaging 27.5 points and 9.9 assists per game while posting a triple-double in a recent outing. His strong fourth-quarter performances have placed him among league leaders and sparked early MVP discussions. Center Jalen Duren has...