Indianapolis — The Pistons and Pacers were in two similar positions ahead of their first matchup of the season.
The longtime divisional rivals were playing the second game of their first back-to-back of the season. And both teams were desperately seeking a win after losing on Friday night.
The Pacers, losers of two straight, were looking for their first win. And the Pistons were coming off a 24-point loss to the Knicks.
It was a physical and chippy game as Indiana (1-2) used a combination of scintillating defense, interior scoring and timely 3-pointers to hand Detroit (1-2) a 124-115 loss on Saturday.