When the Detroit Pistons drafted Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren in last year’s lottery, it felt like while the Pistons might not be a good team, they were going to be the most fun team Motown’s had in a long while.
They certainly lived up to that billing on opening night in Detroit’s 113-109 victory over the similarly young and exciting Orlando Magic. It’s the first time Detroit has been above .500 since 2019. Ivey scored 19 points, showcasing his quick first step and knocking down a pair of 3s. Duren’s 14 points and 11 rebounds and became the youngest Piston ever to record a double-double.