The 5 keys to understanding the exciting process of the Detroit Pistons

As hopeful as unexpected is what is being experienced this season in Detroit Pistons, significantly accelerating a reconstruction process that had been stagnant for five years and seems to have found the key to believe they are on the right track. Cade Cunningham is shining brightly, but there is much more within a franchise that dares to dream.

The results are better than expected, but the best news for Detroit Pistons are the feelings of commitment and cohesion conveyed by a young group, with dynamic offensive players that are doubling their defensive effort to be competitive. They have gone five years without surpassing 23 victories, and breaking that streak is an achievable challenge, after achieving their eleventh win of the season in a thrilling overtime against the Miami Heat, winning 125-124. What explains the good performance of the Michigan franchise?

1. Cade Cunningham is a true NBA star

No one can doubt the greatness of one of those modern point guards who perfectly combine leading the team with a strong and effective scoring will. He has recorded four triple-doubles so far this season and is averaging numbers that put him on par with some of the best players in his league position.

2. Hardaway Jr. and Beasley regain their joy with the microwave role

Immense scoring ease is what two players accustomed to being part of aspiring teams offer, but they have regained their best form in a competitive environment with less pressure, where basketball flows under Cade's leadership. They are comfortable in this ecosystem and can unbalance games.

3. Exponential growth of Ausar Thompson as a defensive pillar

Like his brother on the Rockets, Ausar is instilling his defensive intensity and skills to steal balls, intimidate, and hinder opponents' ball circulation throughout the team. Moreover, he is becoming increasingly aggressive in attack and incorporating new weapons.

4. Humility of Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren to assume their role

Both players were destined to have a significant role in the team and take many shots, but they are showing patience, not rushing, and relinquishing authority to a Cunningham who is also improving his performance.

5. Team cohesion and a good balance between development and competition

It is evident that these Pistons cannot aim for significant goals this season, but they do not want to give up the dream of fighting for the play-in, aware of how important it would be for the group to find themselves in pressure situations to develop intangibles. Furthermore, the behavior of players with a less important role than expected, such as Holland, Sasser, or Stewart, is exemplary.

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