Detroit sports glance: Pistons get win on home opener over Utah Jazz

By Dave Hart
LocalSportsJournal.com

Pistons 92, Jazz 87 – The Pistons held on to defeat the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night on their home opener.

Reggie Jackson led the Pistons with 19 points, while Andre Drummond had his second straight double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds.

Pistons’ rookie Stanley Johnson scored 11 points off the bench, while Steve Blake had seven assists.

The Pistons are two games over the .500 mark for the first time in six years with a 2-0 record. They will host the Chicago Bulls on Friday night looking for their third straight win.

Record: 2-0

Tied for 1^st Place in Central Division

Tied for 1^st Place in Eastern Conference

Magic # to clinch a playoff berth: 80

Magic # to clinch Central Division title: 81

Magic # to clinch Eastern Conference title: 81

Next Game: 10/30/2015 vs Chicago Bulls 7:30 p.m. @ Palace of Auburn Hills

Stats: Reggie Jackson 19 points, Andre Drummond 18 points 10 rebounds, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope 16 points, Marcus Morris 14 points, Stanley Johnson 11 points, Steve Blake 7 assists.