In their first game back after the All-Star break, the Detroit Pistons got back to their usual selves, falling 129-115 to the Indiana Pacers.

The Pistons put six players in double figures, but fell into a large early deficit due to the Pacers' explosive offense.

Pistons star Cade Cunningham did all he could, scoring 30 points on 13-21 shooting and notching five rebounds and eight assists. Coach Monty Williams is hearing it from fans after wasting another Cunningham masterclass.

Joey Knish isn't a fan of the Pistons coach – “Monty Williams might be the most overpaid employee in America, regardless of job. Still has 5 years and $65 mil left on this deal lmao. Hopefully takes a buyout after the season to end this nightmare.”

Ben Quagliata can't believe the Pistons' rotations – “Cade Cunningham was a +10, Jaden Ivey was a +6 and Jalen Duren was a -3 in a game the Pistons lost by 14 (and were losing by 20+ for a majority of the game). They all played 32 mins or less. Fire Monty Williams”

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The Detroit Pistons desperately need to need to pull off some bold accomplishments to close the rest of the season. A league-worst 8-46 record was not the expectation by anybody coming into the 2023-24 campaign. After a rough start featuring injuries, major roster turnover, and an infamous 28-game losing streak, the Pistons must find a way to create some positives worth building on.