On the road against the Los Angeles Clippers, the Detroit Pistons knew they had to contain James Harden. With guys like Kawhi Leonard and Norman Powell sideline

The Detroit Pistons’ rivalry with the Indiana Pacers has been reignited this season, as the former team has entered Eastern Conference playoff contention. Since

Detroit’s defense has stifled opponents during its stretch of winning 10 of its last 11 games, with Jalen Duren leading the way.

Detroit Pistons are 1 game behind Indiana Pacers and a half-game behind Milwaukee Bucks for fourth in the Eastern Conference NBA playoff race.

The Detroit Pistons have a 95.3% chance of making the NBA playoffs and a 75.3% chance at a top-six seed with 25 games left, per Basketball Reference.

NBA legend Magic Johnson praised Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons for bringing themselves back in playoff contention.

AUBURN HILLS, MI - NOVEMBER 19: Ben Wallace #3 of the Detroit Pistons and teammates are kept apart from Ron Artest #91 of the Indiana Pacers by Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle and official Tommy ...

With about seven weeks left in the regular season, the Pistons are likely going to the NBA playoffs and they have a candidate for Coach of the Year.

The Detroit Pistons extended their league-best winning streak to eight games with a 117-97 win over the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics on Wednesday night, keeping pace with the NBA leading Cleveland Cavaliers, who have also reeled off eight wins in a row.

Jalen Duren dominated both ends of the floor with 18 points, 11 rebounds, six blocks, two steals and two assists for Detroit.