Pistons owner Tom Gores met with reporters before the final game of the season Thursday and issued his most telling statement since becoming owner a year ago.  I think he might’ve been drunk… Read more after the jump. @Shay_Marie x @gametimegirl “We’d better make the playoffs,” he said. “We have great players, so I’m not sure it requires any moves.” It didn’t come off like a threat to either Pistons president Joe Dumars or coach Lawrence Frank, though. Gores was asked what was a realistic expectation for next season, and wanting to reach the postseason was his reply. The front office, having missed the playoffs for the third straight season after reaching the postseason the previous seven, feels that isn’t such an insurmountable task, considering the team’s rebound from a 4-20 start. With Greg Monroe, Rodney Stuckey and Brandon Knight as young bookends, Gores feels things are going in the right direction. Thursday’s win had the Pistons finishing the season 21-21 after their disastrous start, a start Gores feels was severely affected by a lockout that lasted until late November. “The 4-20 start was very difficult, it was a new start and new system,” Gores said. “The culture was reset, and I’m very proud of them. I’ll be patient — with progress. We have toughness and competed every single night.” With all the changes that have been made around Palace Sports and Entertainment since taking over, the front office has been untouched and Gores seems pleased with that decision. “There is no barrier…