Pistons set to open common season at house vs. ORlando Magic, No. 1 decide Paolo Banchero

Detroit — The Pistons’ regular-season opener could have a couple of extra eyeballs than regular this yr as they’re going to open with a doozy — at house in opposition to the Orlando Magic and No. 1 general decide Paolo Banchero. 

The opener will likely be Oct. 19 at Little Caesars Enviornment and kicks off their schedule, launched Wednesday, that is crammed with optimism. The Pistons had the No. 1 decide final yr and bought an injection from Cade Cunningham’s All-Rookie season. They added No. 5 general decide Jaden Ivey to the combination, together with large man Jalen Duren within the draft. 

Although the youthful Pistons completed 23-59, that they had some excessive factors final season, together with Saddiq Bey’s 51-point sport in opposition to the Magic. Final season was hindered by accidents to Cunningham and former Pistons ahead Jerami Grant, in addition to a COVID outbreak to the roster.

The Pistons’ schedule additionally consists of two matchups in opposition to the Houston Rockets at house on Jan. 28, 2023 and on the street on March 21, 2023. The Rockets characteristic Jalen Inexperienced, the No. 2 decide in final yr’s draft, together with Jabari Smith, who was taken with the third general decide in June.

In two conferences final season, Cunningham and Inexperienced every placed on prolific particular person performances, whereas main their groups to wins in a break up of the season collection.