Detroit Pistons secure first 2023-24 NBA season win over Houston Rockets 115-111

The Detroit Pistons secured a narrow 115-111 victory over the Houston Rockets, marking their first win of the season after an opening loss. Cade Cunningham led Detroit with 21 points, including crucial free throws in the final seconds, alongside nine assists and five rebounds. Despite a depleted rotation due to player absences and fouls, the Pistons showed resilience with key contributions from Ausar Thompson, Paul Reed, and Ron Holland. J.B. Bickerstaff earned his 300th career coaching win, joining his father as the first NBA father-son duo to reach this milestone. Houston's Kevin Durant scored 37 points and was highly efficient from the free-throw line, but the Rockets' all-tall starting lineup was ultimately outmatched. Detroit's depth and defensive plays, including Reed's game-saving block, proved decisive in a tightly contested game.