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How do the Detroit Pistons stack up in the East?

By Anthony Morgan

Apr 10, 2015; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy during the game against the Indiana Pacers at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 10, 2015; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy during the game against the Indiana Pacers at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 24, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (0) looks on during a time out against the Cleveland Cavaliers in game three of the Eastern Conference Finals of the NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
May 24, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (0) looks on during a time out against the Cleveland Cavaliers in game three of the Eastern Conference Finals of the NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports /

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 The Hawks added Tiago Splitter and Tim Hardaway Jr. They did lose Demarre Carroll but a healthy Thabo Sefolosha should fill most of the void left for less than a third of the cost. They should be consistent enough to be in the race for home court advantage throughout the eastern conference playoffs.

There is a question mark over Kyle Korver’s ankle and whether or not he will return in time for the season opener. Any prolonged absence from the three-point marksman will be cause for concern but the pick-up of Hardaway Jr should help cushion the blow.

Having said that, he will need to show a significant improvement at the defensive end to play any meaningful minutes for an Eastern Conference contender like the Hawks.

It’ll be tough to match the 60 wins from a season ago, but they should be good enough for around 55 wins and a spot in the top two or three in the East.

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