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Why the Detroit Pistons are the city’s best hope for a playoff run

By Christopher Frost

AUBURN HILLS, MI - MARCH 24: Detroit Pistons huddle before the game against the Chicago Bulls on March 24, 2018 at Little Caesars Arena in Auburn Hills, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images)
AUBURN HILLS, MI - MARCH 24: Detroit Pistons huddle before the game against the Chicago Bulls on March 24, 2018 at Little Caesars Arena in Auburn Hills, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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SACRAMENTO, CA – MARCH 19: Ish Smith #14 and Langston Galloway #9 of the Detroit Pistons speak with media after the game against the Sacramento Kings on March 19, 2018 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA – MARCH 19: Ish Smith #14 and Langston Galloway #9 of the Detroit Pistons speak with media after the game against the Sacramento Kings on March 19, 2018 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Bench talent

The bench unit, on paper, appears talented enough to provide some reliable scoring for the Detroit Pistons.

You have Luke Kennard, who showed his ability to knock down the open shot and crest off the dribble and shoot. There’s a cold-blooded shooter in Langston Galloway, who is never shy to take a shot and has a quick trigger.

Now with Glenn Robinson III (it’s still up in he air as to whether he or Stanley Johnson will come off the bench) the Pistons have a wing that can defend and shoot, which spreads the floor.

Johnson brings a defense prowess to the game, and fans are hopeful that Casey can unlock the door to his game we haven’t seen yet.

Zaza Pachulia gives Detroit an experienced big that can spell Drummond, play solid defense, score in the post (if need be), and rebound.  Ish Smith will continue to push the ball in the open floor, catch defenses off guard, penetrate inside, and will have plenty of shooters to spread the ball around him.

The Pistons have the makings of a second unit that can help maintain the lead, or cut into a deficit if the starters are struggling.

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