Detroit — The Pistons came out of nowhere last season, suddenly, emphatically. And it’s clear they have no intention of going back.

How good have they been through 13 games? Good enough to have the best record in the Eastern Conference at 11-2. Good enough to post their best start in 20 years, while riding their longest winning streak in 17 years. Even good enough to keep rolling despite missing almost their entire starting lineup.

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