The Detroit Pistons are having to take note of the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs. The Western Conference powerhouses have ambushed the Pistons, and as the NBA gets going again tonight after the All-Star break, the race for the best records and home advantage is there for the taking. Detroit are 42-9, Dallas 41-11 and San Antonio 40-12. The NBA title went to Texas last season with the Spurs beating the Pistons in seven games, it may happen again.

Dallas are the hottest team in the league, having won 14 of their last 15 and probably have the deepest squad in the NBA.

Time will tell.