A remarkable turnaround saw the Detroit Pistons secure a playoff spot for the first time since the 2018-19 season, despite finishing last in the NBA just a year ago. The team achieved this milestone with a 117-105 win over Toronto, becoming the first team in history to go from the NBA's worst record to a playoff berth in one season. Coach J.B. Bickerstaff celebrated the accomplishment, emphasizing the growth and resilience of the team, while player Jalen Duren expressed that there is still more to achieve, targeting championships as their ultimate goal.
It's a big deal," first-year Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff said. "We typically don't take time to reflect on where we are but this is an opportunity for this group to reflect on where it is, where it's come from and what it's been able to accomplish together. To turn it around the way they have and put themselves in this position to play in the postseason, it's a big deal.
People doubted us," Duren said. "They didn't believe. They thought it would take longer for us to turn this thing around but we're here. "We're not done yet. We're going to take a moment to enjoy what we've accomplished, but it's only milestones. The real goal, obviously, is to bring championships back to our city.
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