For coach J.B. Bickerstaff, the start of the season is always exciting, particularly when his team is hosting a home opener.

Fans can catch the 3:30 p.m. matchup on FanDuel Sports Network Detroit or through streaming options including Fubo and DirecTV, both offering free trials for new subscribers.

Ausar Thompson didn’t need a play drawn up for him to take over the game late. It's starting to feel like a normal thing.

Outside of Brown, Jayson Tatum is the only other player on the team's injury report, as he continues to rehab following his Achilles tendon tear during the Eastern Conference semifinals loss to the New York Knicks last season. Beyond the star forwards, Mazzulla will have a fully healthy roster to choose from.

When the Detroit Pistons and the Boston Celtics battle it out on Sunday, the visitors could be facing some notable injury concerns beyond what we already know.