Overview
- Detroit edged Cleveland 114-110 on Sunday, improving to 26-9 and remaining atop the Eastern Conference.
- The Pistons hold a top-10 offensive rating and the league’s No. 2 defense, defining a physical, connected identity.
- Bickerstaff says he brought a process-driven mindset from Cleveland, emphasizing preparation over results.
- His revamped approach features tailored practices, planned recovery, and sports-science workload tracking.
- Cleveland moved on in 2024 seeking a new voice and now sits around .500 in eighth under Kenny Atkinson, while Detroit’s ultimate validation still hinges on the postseason.