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Detroit Pistons claim top spot in latest NBA power rankings
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The Detroit Pistons have risen to No. 1 in NBA.com's week 15 power rankings, displacing the Oklahoma City Thunder amid a strong season. The San Antonio Spurs slipped to fourth after a 8-8 stretch since Christmas, while the Cleveland Cavaliers maintained their No. 10 position following three consecutive road victories. These rankings reflect performances through the second quarter of the NBA season, with all teams having played at least 41 games.
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham was selected as an Eastern Conference starter for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game in the NBA's January 19 announcement, marking the first such honor for a Piston since Allen Iverson in 2009. The fifth-year star, averaging 25.9 points, 9.6 assists and 6 rebounds per game, powers Detroit's league-best 30-10 start atop the East.
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The Detroit Pistons hold onto the top spot in the latest NBA power rankings, with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets, and Boston Celtics rounding out the top five. The Philadelphia 76ers have jumped into the top 10, fueled by a dominant Joel Embiid. As the season nears its halfway point, the title race appears wide open.
The Detroit Pistons' six-game winning streak has them at 8-2 and leading the Eastern Conference, fueling speculation about a potential trade for Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen. Experts on ESPN's 'The Hoop Collective' podcast discussed the possibility, citing the Pistons' salary cap flexibility and need for a second scorer alongside Cade Cunningham. Markkanen is averaging a career-high 28.3 points per game this season.
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Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham has been named the NBA's Eastern Conference Player of the Week for Week 3 of the 2025-26 season. He averaged 31.0 points, 9.8 assists and shot 54.7% from the field during a 4-0 week that extended Detroit's winning streak to six games. The Pistons, leading the East at 8-2, face the Washington Wizards on Monday night seeking a seventh straight victory.