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.

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

They lead the NBA in wins so far in January. They’ll have a winning record at the midpoint of the season. And chances are, you wouldn’t guess which team fits that billing.