Pistons host Celtics in battle of surprise East frontrunners

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The Detroit Pistons weren't supposed to be the top team in the Eastern Conference. The Boston Celtics were supposed to be in a transition year after shedding salary last offseason.

Instead, they currently hold the top two spots in the standings. They'll have a showdown in Detroit on Monday night.

The Pistons reached the 30-win mark by pummeling undermanned