The catalyst for Detroit’s matinee victory, characterized by both Bickerstaff and Ausar Thompson as an “identity win,” was the momentum generated from its defensive grit during the middle quarters. Javonte Green, Isaiah Stewart and Ron Holland II jump-started the Pistons with their second-unit energy.

When the Detroit Pistons and the Boston Celtics battle it out on Sunday, the visitors could be facing some notable injury concerns beyond what we already know.

The Detroit Pistons began the regular season on the road. They'll spend plenty of time at Little Caesars Arena in the next few days, beginning with their home opener against Boston on Sunday afternoon.