Pistons open season with impressive win against Hawks

Oct 23, 2015; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) high fives forward Reggie Bullock (25) during the second quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2015; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) high fives forward Reggie Bullock (25) during the second quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

The Pistons’ starting lineup dominated this game. Each starter was at least +17 on the night, and they did not look like a group playing their first regular season game together. The Pistons destroyed Atlanta on the glass, out-rebounding them 59-40, and despite shooting just 38.5% from the field, the Pistons knocked down 12 threes and pulled out a 106-94 win. It’s hard to imagine a better way to start the season.

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