Prior to Dec. 21, the Pistons ranked 17th in EFG (53.7%) and 3-point percentage (35.8%). They’ve benefitted heavily from investing in shooting over the offseason, as all three veterans are knocking down 3s at a high clip.

They lead the NBA in wins so far in January. They’ll have a winning record at the midpoint of the season. They’ve won five of their last six games at home, and they’ve also won five of their last six games on the road. And chances are, you wouldn’t guess which team fits that billing.

With the Detroit Pistons holding plenty of cap space ahead of the trade deadline, they were initially viewed as a team that could play the role of facilitator i