Christopher Davis is a UCF Journalism graduate and former Associated Press writer covering the NBA, NFL, and UCF. He later contributed as a narrative writer for EA Sports College Football 25. A Detroit native and lifelong sports fan, he is the author of Master Key, an epic fantasy for young adults that blends anime, comics, sports, and culture—crafted to create the kind of story he always wished existed.
On Monday, the Pistons will look to tie a franchise record with their 13th straight win when they face the Indiana Pacers. Here are five key factors that could determine whether Detroit maintains its elite form.
With the Pistons sitting atop the East, people around the league are starting to wonder whether they’re just one piece away from legitimate title contention.
When the Pistons ruled the NBA, their identity mirrored the DNA of Detroit itself—hardworking, blue-collar, resilient. The city’s mythos was built on toughness, and the Pistons embodied it with their own uncompromising edge.
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