The Detroit Pistons secured a 115-111 victory against the Houston Rockets, marking their first win of the season with a record of 1-1. The game was notable for the Pistons' struggles with foul trouble, which saw key players Jalen Duren ejected and Isaiah Stewart fouling out. Despite these setbacks, veteran center Paul Reed stepped up for Detroit, and with 16 seconds remaining, he blocked a game-tying layup attempt by Rockets star Alperen Sengun, sealing the win. The game also featured a historic coaching milestone for J.B. Bickerstaff, who achieved his 300th career win as an NBA head coach. This victory made Bickerstaff the 78th coach in league history to reach this mark and also marked a historic moment as he and his father, Bernie Bickerstaff, became the first father-son coaching duo in NBA history to each reach 300 wins. Bickerstaff credited his father for laying the foundation of his coaching career, which spans over a decade. The game took place at Toyota Center in Houston and highlighted the resilience of the Pistons despite foul woes and player ejections. The victory was a significant personal and professional achievement for Bickerstaff, emphasizing his and his father’s unique place in NBA coaching history.