2025 Emirates NBA Cup play tips off this week for the Detroit Pistons. Their first of four "in-season tournament" games will take place on Friday, Nov. 7, when they fly to New York to face the Nets. Here's what to know about the multi-round tournament ...

The Detroit Pistons remain undefeated in the month of November after Monday's home victory against the Indiana Pacers.

The Detroit Pistons continue to be dominant through the first couple of weeks of play, climbing to the top of the Eastern Conference and 2.5 games ahead of the Toronto Raptors -- two teams that have been building momentum after a few undesirable seasons.

The Pistons are middle of the road in 3-point volume allowed and 11th in 3-point percentage allowed. Where they shine is denying 2-pointers. They allow the fourth-fewest points in the paint (adjusted for pace) and the fourth-lowest 2-point percentage. They shut that water off real quick for their opponents.

Detroit Pistons assistant Kevin Burleson remembers the long drives through the metro Detroit area in the passenger seat of his younger brother’s car.