The Pistons returned to Downtown Detroit after 39 years in the burbs won their home opener at LCA. Some observations...

Eminem did a rousing 'play ball' announcement. There was a glaring number of orange seats visible [empty seats]. The team played with energy vs. Charlotte, a team reinvigorated with the addition of Dwight Howard who ate up Andre Drummond in the first half. The Piston bench excelled and new guard Avery Bradley looks like the genuine item.

The big background story is that Andre Drummond [NBA record holder for most missed free throws in a game] has learned to shoot free throws. Rumor is he went back to some high school coach who set him straight. He shot 80% in the preseason [vs. his usual dreadful 40%]. Tonight he had only two free throws. He made the first, just missed the second, but a foot foul by Charlotte gave him a third attempt and he made it. So 2 for 2.

If this is for real, the Pistons are for real.

Thoughts.