When travel issues brought the Pistons to a random Buc-ees in Alabama, they embraced it. It's a clue into why this year's team is so different.

After practice on Friday, a reporter asked Mike Conley about the upcoming rivalry night game against the Denver Nuggets.

The Thunder split their four games since beating Cleveland in a rematch of the league’s top two teams. They’ll likely get back on track Sunday at Portland after a rare home loss to Dallas in the second of a back-to-back. OKC is 20-3 at home.

Anthony Edwards reportedly turned to an NBA legend for advice on handling certain aspects of the game. The Minnesota Timberwolves star reportedly

Jayson Tatum led the way with 24 points, six rebounds and three assists. Bridges has become one of the best dunkers in the NBA, and this slam shows why. He has six points, three rebounds and three assists. Charlotte leads New Orleans after the first quarter, 31-23.

DALLAS (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 24 points, Derrick White added 23, including Boston’s first 11 of the third quarter, and the Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 122-107 on Saturday night in the first meeting between the teams since the NBA Finals.

The Knicks and Nuggets are surging, while the Warriors watch their window close. Meanwhile, the Cavs and Thunder have their business on lock.

O'Connor: Tyler Herro. He has completely changed the way he plays basketball. He has nearly eliminated early-clock midrange jumpers in favor of more at-rim chances, 3-pointers, and playmaking looks. With better off-hand finishing, passing vision, and perimeter scoring, he looks like a borderline All-Star.

The Pistons are 2-0 on their current five-game road trip, showcasing their dominance away from Little Caesars Arena.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Stephen Curry were voted as the backcourt representatives in the Western Conference.

The Heat’s top candidate for the Feb. 16 All-Star Game, which will take place at Chase Center in San Francisco, is guard Tyler Herro. Heat center Bam Adebayo and forward Jimmy Butler (despite currently serving his second team suspension this month and pushing for a trade out of Miami) have also received All-Star consideration this season.

The Philadelphia 76ers rank near the bottom of the power rankings while the Detroit Pistons are surging in the East.