06/03/2026
60 Wins and Still Not Enough – The Pistons' Biggest Flaw Was Exposed in the Playoffs
The Detroit Pistons just pulled off a 60-win season, but their second-round exit revealed a glaring weakness: they're too one-dimensional. Cade Cunningham is a superstar, but he can't do it alone when the paint clogs up and the three-pointers stop falling. The front office stayed patient last offseason, and it paid off—but now the real test begins. They need a stretch big who can space the floor, catch-and-shoot snipers who don't need the ball, and a veteran backup point guard to run the second unit. The blueprint is there, but the clock is ticking. What Trajan Langdon does this summer could define Detroit for the next decade.
This breakdown is spot-on. The Pistons are so close but that spacing issue is real. Full video's here if you're curious: https://geni.us/httpsCBS-news