Pistons fans, who stayed up into the wee hours of the morning, finally got a chance to see what the latest version of their team looked like during the Las Vegas Summer League on Friday.
The Pistons escaped with a narrow 81-78 win over the Portland Trail Blazers, led by No. 5 pick Jaden Ivey and Isaiah Stewart, who showed his range from the perimeter.
Despite a late push by Portland, the Pistons were able to maintain their lead with their pressing defense. Detroit had 12 steals and eight blocks in its summer opener.
Here are some early observations from the Pistons' win over the Trail Blazers:
Ivey shows flashes of explosive offensive potential
Ivey started on the left side of the floor, but quickly shifted directions toward the right and drove to the rim for a fancy finish to give the Pistons an 80-76 lead with 31.