Detroit Pistons 'locked in and focused' entering playoff series vs. Magic
After waiting for nearly a week for their first-round opponent, the Detroit Pistons are locked in and focused entering Game 1 against the Magic.
Detroit — The Detroit Pistons' playoff experience this season is a complete turnaround from last year's. As the No. 6 seed, they entered the playoffs knowing exactly who they were up against — the No.
3-seeded New York Knicks. It enabled coach J. B.
Bickerstaff and his players to begin their postseason practice by focusing on one team's strengths and playing style. One year later, the Pistons secured the No. 1 seed in the playoffs after concluding the regular season with a 60-22 record.
They held their first of four postseason practices at the Henry Ford Pistons Performance Center on Wednesday. Bickerstaff shared that he used each practice day to address some of the team’s mistakes observed during the final 15 games of the regular season. After each staff member and player left the practice facility, however, their playoff preparation continued.
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