The Detroit Pistons stumbled out of the gate early on the first of their four-game West Coast road trip falling behind by as many as 34 in the first half and eventually falling to the Golden State Warriors 102-86.
Things were so easy for Golden State early that they started playing a little fast and casual, and that actually helped Detroit keep the deficit from ballooning past 40. But Golden State knew there was no real resistance coming from Detroit so why not have a little fun.
Observers could tell the Pistons didn’t have any fight in them within the opening minutes of the game.