Led by some high-level defense and All-NBA play from Cade Cunningham, Detroit owns the best record in the East. However, the biggest story for the Pistons in 2025-26 is the emergence of Jalen Duren. The big man posting 20 points and 12 rebounds a game so far has been one of the best centers in the game this year.

The Detroit Pistons currently lead the Eastern Conference, but made one roster changes ahead of Tuesday night's game against the Atlanta Hawks.

"You know the ball is in the right person's hands with the game on the line," Isaiah Stewart said of Cunningham.

The Detroit Pistons have been arguably the biggest surprise story in the NBA this year, currently leading the Eastern Conference with an 11-2 record. While Cade Cunningham has missed the last couple of games due to injury, the team has showcased its depth in winning both without him, expanding its lead over the rest of the East in the process.

Jalen Duren scored 31 points in his return from an ankle injury and Daniss Jenkins added 26 points as the short-handed Detroit Pistons won their 10th straight game, beating the Indiana Pacers 127-112.

With the top seed in the east, and a current 10-game winning streak, the Detroit Pistons have come into the season with a mission to show they are contenders. N

One of the Pistons key additions in the offseason has stepped up his game on defense to help lead to Detroit on its 10-game winning streak.

Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham is continuing to build his partnership with Nike with a signature shoe, which is expected to drop in the near future.

Detroit routed the Indiana Pacers 127-112 Monday to pick up its 11th straight win. The Pistons covered as 8.5-point home favorites, and the Over (231) cashed. C Jalen Duren had 31 points -- on 12-of-13 shooting from the field -- and 15 rebounds in the absence of G Cade Cunningham (hip), who missed his third straight game.

Jaden Ivey is making decent progress towards his return to the court for the Detroit Pistons. On Tuesday, there was a positive development for the young veteran guard. The Pistons assigned Ivey to the team’s NBA G League affiliate, the Motor City Cruise.