Pacers Rally to Defeat Pistons in Season Opener
Indiana Pacers overcame a 12-point deficit to win 115-109, spoiling J.B. Bickerstaff's debut as Detroit Pistons' head coach.
- Myles Turner led the Pacers with 20 points, nine rebounds, four assists, and four blocks in a tightly contested game.
- Pascal Siakam and Bennedict Mathurin each contributed 19 points, helping the Pacers outscore the Pistons 33-19 in the fourth quarter.
- Cade Cunningham shone for the Pistons, scoring 28 points, including 22 in the second half, but it wasn't enough to secure a win.
- The Pistons, under new coach J.B. Bickerstaff, showed promise with strong performances from new veterans Tobias Harris and Tim Hardaway Jr.
- Despite a strong start, the Pistons struggled defensively in the final period, allowing the Pacers to shoot over 61% and secure the victory.