The Detroit Pistons opened the season last year against a Brooklyn Nets team that was more or less in the same paradigm – NBA purgatory. Blake Griffin was able to make his first appearance on opening night as a Pistons and did not disappoint as he lead the team in scoring with 26 points. For the opposition, Caris LeVert lead the Nets with 27 points as he continued to push the narrative that he could be a star in this league.
Andre Drummond also got out to a booming start with 24 points and 20 rebounds, as he began to become accustomed to a 20/20 stat line throughout the season.