Spurs win opening night clash on the road over Kuzma & Pistons, 104-85.

Kyle Kuzma's debut for the Pistons could've gone better as he scored just 14 points, with Detroit led by John Wall (19 points, 5 assists) instead. Rookie of the Year, Cole Anthony, had 11 points but shot 5-12. New Piston, Hassan Whiteside, had a strong showing with 17 rebounds & 16 points.

The Spurs, however, won every quarter in the scoring column, cruising to a first victory on the new NBA season. The Big Penguin, Andre Drummond, had 19 points & 16 rebounds with 6 blocks against his old team. Brandon Ingram looked familiar with 18 points. The Spurs were boosted by 14 points & 5 dimes from Dejounte Murray, with Fred VanVleet combining with Luka Samanic & Kent Bazemore for 30 points.

In his own debut, Evan Fournier scored 9 points for San Antonio. Jaemyn Brakefield hit his first NBA shot attempt, a corner three and also nabbed a block on defense.

Detroit made just 3-16 from the perimeter, whereas the Spurs connected on 11 shots from deep and shared 30 assists as a squad.