The Detroit Pistons 6-2 start has come with All-Star center Jalen Duren sidelined, and with more and more of the offense running through Cade Cunningham. That is the part of this hot start worth arguing about.
How a 60-win pedigree is masking the heavy load on Detroit’s star guard
At 6-2, the Detroit Pistons have every reason to feel good about the beginning of their season. They have played competitive basketball, picked up impressive wins and shown that they belong in the conversation among the Eastern Conference’s better teams. They sit first in the Central Division.
Here is the number that gives the start its real weight. Last season’s team, the one that finished 60-22 and first in the Eastern Conference before losing to Cleveland in seven games in the conference semifinals, was also 6-2 after eight games. This group has matched the pace of a 60-win team while missing its starting center.
Source: Yahoo Sports
