FAST BREAKDOWN
Three quick observations from Friday night’s 103-102 loss to the Houston Rockets at Little Caesars Arena
BUZZER BEATEN – When Dwane Casey talks about not coming out with the right disposition, it’s nights like this one he has in mind. The Pistons committed nine first-quarter turnovers and gave up the most desirable shots in basketball – layups and open corner 3-pointers – with far too little resistance in falling behind by 13 points after a quarter and by 20 early in the second quarter. They were the better team for the rest of the night, but that start cost them what could have easily been a win.