A slow start likely caused some eye-rolls from fans and generated chuckles from those who root against the Pistons. As Milwaukee’s Damian Lillard got hot from the field early on, the Pistons trailed by 18 points early.

Their recent win-loss records betray the point, but the Detroit Pistons vow to set a strong defensive tone every year during training camp.

Jaden Ivey led the Pistons with 22 points. Cade Cunningham finished with 13 points, four rebounds and four assists.