This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/pistons/onsi as One thing Detroit Pistons need to become a true title contender. The Detroit Pistons are the best team in the Eastern Conference going into the new calendar year, but that doesn't mean they are a perfect squad by any means.

The Detroit Pistons are reportedly a team that could be interested in acquiring Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr.

The Pistons stressed getting back to playing their standard of defense ahead of a back-to-back against the Cavaliers and Knicks.

As the NBA season settles into its rhythm, the Cleveland Cavaliers find themselves at a pivotal moment. The Cavs, who have won three straight games, now enter

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been one of the more disappointing teams in the Eastern Conference, battling to stay above .500 for much of December. It appears the tide may be turning as the Cavaliers carry a three-game winning streak into a Sunday afternoon matchup with the visiting Detroit Pistons.

Simmons pointed out how Detroit struggled guarding Kawhi Leonard and Jaylen Brown in their recent matchups with the Los Angeles Clippers and Boston Celtics. But with the 6'10" Porter Jr replacing Tobias Harris, he thinks the move could take them over the top.

The Detroit Pistons suffered their ninth loss of the regular season to kickoff the new year Thursday night against the Miami Heat. Detroit still stands atop the