Pistons to test their 'standard' against Cavaliers

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Detroit's home game against Cleveland on Monday night will provide an early measuring stick for the Pistons.

The Pistons are striving to reach the level of the Cavaliers, who had the Eastern Conference's top record last season and reside in the same division, the Central.

For the first time in many years, the Pistons are expected to be a playoff team after l