Both teams are unbeaten in the tournament, setting up a high-stakes showdown. Despite a 9-13 overall record, the Pistons have been a bright spot in the NBA Cup, showcasing significant improvement from last season.

Other risers this week include the Bucks, Mavericks and Hawks, while the teams at the top have benefited from continuity.

The Brooklyn Nets are beginning to settle into the season after a hot start that saw them performing better than expected. While the Nets are still outperforming expectations, there is reason to believe that the team is going to start falling back down to earth.

Paul Millsap, who made four consecutive All-Star appearances while with the Hawks, has retired after 16 NBA seasons.

Millsap began his career in Utah, where he spent seven seasons contributing to the Jazz and establishing his role. He played in all 82 games three times in his career, including his first two seasons in the league.

After a decorated 16-year NBA career, four-time All-Star combo forward Paul Millsap is officially retiring, reports Shams Charania of ESPN. The 6-foot-7 big man was selected with the No. 47 overall pick in the second round of the 2006 NBA Draft by the Utah Jazz out of Louisiana Tech,