It took some time before the Indiana Pacers could get their revenge against the Detroit Pistons, but Thursday’s game certainly went the way the Pacers had hoped

DETROIT – The Detroit Pistons have become the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) best feel-good story of the season. They will reach the midway point of the campaign with a winning record, regardless of how they fare in a home game against the Indiana Pacers on Jan 16 (Jan 17, Singapore time).

The Detroit Pistons could have multiple representatives at NBA All-Star weekend this year. As the Pistons approached their matchup against the New York Knicks

Prior to Dec. 21, the Pistons ranked 17th in EFG (53.7%) and 3-point percentage (35.8%). They’ve benefitted heavily from investing in shooting over the offseason, as all three veterans are knocking down 3s at a high clip.

Pacers All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton and forward Aaron Nesmith have been upgraded to questionable on the injury report.

Around the midway point of the season, the Indiana Pacers and Philadelphia 76ers are clearly trending in opposite directions.

An Indiana woman is $500,000 richer after winning money on a lottery ticket she received during a white elephant gift exchange.

In the Pistons' win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Jan. 6, Hardaway helped Detroit avoid an embarrassing defeat by scoring 11 of his 26 points in the final period. His play down the stretch was similar to his performance against the Miami Heat on Dec. 16. He scored nine points in overtime, which led to the Pistons' 125-124 victory. Grade: B -

MIAMI – On the eve of its debut, Unrivaled held a security meeting with its players about their safety.

Lost in the fold of a dramatic game was wing Aaron Nesmith, who made his return after missing all of November and December with an injury. Nesmith started but played only nine minutes. However, he scored an efficient nine points and brought some needed defense against Cade Cunningham.

NFL PLAYOFFS: 4:30 p.m. — Houston at Kansas City in AFC divisional round (ABC, ESPN); 8 p.m. — Washington at Detroit in AFC divisional round (Fox). NHL: 12:30 p.m. — Philadelphia at New Jersey (NHL Network);