The Pistons dominate the Eastern Conference!

Yes it is Clips they are playing well, no surprise since they made the playoffs last season. However, they started last season with four consecutive defeats to start the 2024/25 financial year, and with only positives in February 2025, the idea of ​​dominating the Eastern Conference was very far-fetched.

Certainly less than the previous season, 2023/24, where they won just 14 matches, including a historic losing streak of 28 consecutive defeats… Then, in this month of November, after their success against Philadelphiahere they are at the head of the Eastern Conference, with eight wins in ten matches!

“It’s not hard to imagine, although I couldn’t have imagined that we would fall this low. Because I’m here now, I feel like we’re where we should be.”, comments Cade Cunningham, the author of 26 points in the victory against the Sixers. “We have important players who always found ways to win. We got there, we found a solution together. We were young, we were looking for our orientations and we found it.”

Rejoice, but do not overdo it

The Eastern Conference dominance could continue as the Pistons’ schedule over the next seven days is fairly light: Washington, Chicago, Philadelphia and Indiana, and each time at Little Caesars Arena.

“We have no limits”announces Jalen Duren, who directs great start to the season. “We follow JB Bickerstaff, we work hard, we defend, we play together. We have no limits at this stage.”

Given their history, Cade Cunningham and the Pistons can enjoy this very good start to the season — the second-best record in the NBA behind defending champion Oklahoma City — but don’t jump to conclusions. The road is still long.

“I kept the faith in myself, knowing that I was going to make it in the NBA, that I was going to do whatever it took to make it, and I was fortunate enough to come across a franchise and a city that had the same mentality that allowed me to reach this milestone.”says the Detroit leader. “It’s been quite a journey, with ups and downs, but it’s still early days. I’m not making a fuss because we’re 8-2. We all wanted to make it like that, but we want more. We want to keep our heads on the right track and keep working.”