The Detroit Pistons defeated the Indiana Pacers, 119-110, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Wednesday night.

The Pistons (1-0) came into the contest facing an uphill battle, considering they were playing a Pacers (0-1) team that excelled on its home court last season and would have to do it without star forward Blake Griffin (hamstring/knee). Detroit was able to set the right tone by essentially matching Indiana basket for basket in the first half and entering halftime with only a one-point deficit. Following another nip-and-tuck third quarter, the visitors were able to finish out on a 20-9 run over the final 5:52 to secure victory.

Andre Drummond paced the Pistons with a 32-point, 23-rebound double-double that also included two assists, four blocks and three steals. Luke Kennard followed with a bench-leading 30 points. Derrick Rose furnished 18 points, nine assists and two rebounds. Tony Snell supplied 10 points, two rebounds and two assists. Markieff Morris started for Griffin and managed eight points, four rebounds, two assists and one steal.

Domantas Sabonis led the Pacers with 27 points, complementing them with 13 boards and two assists. Myles Turner contributed 25 points, nine rebounds, three blocks and two steals. Malcolm Brogdon generated a 22-point, 11-assist double-double that also included three rebounds and a block. Jeremy Lamb and T.J. Warren had matching 10-point tallies.

The Pistons head back to Motown for their home opener against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday evening, while the Pacers pay a visit to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night.