SALT LAKE CITY – Ish Smith is back. The Pistons’ mojo showed signs it might be, too.
What Smith could mean for a second-half turnaround from the 18-23 record the Pistons posted over the first 41 games was on display in the first half of their 100-94 loss at Utah on Monday.
What Smith for certain means to the esprit de corps of the Pistons was on full display in the postgame locker room.
“We’re going to be good this year,” Smith said. “I’m telling you. You can mark it down right now, whatever date you want to mark it down.