Detroit — The Pistons squandered a lead in their first four games, and did so again against the Boston Celtics on Friday night. But they showed some resilience in bouncing back for their first win of the season, 96-93.
Without Blake Griffin, who remains in the NBA’s concussion protocol, they led by as many as 21 in the first half, but lost the lead in the fourth quarter and had to rally in the final minutes to get the victory.
Here are some takeaways from the Pistons’ first win:
EARNING HIS TIME: Rookie Saddiq Bey seems to be gaining confidence every game.