Listen up, Detroit. It is Sunday, October 4, 2026, and the smell of hardwood is back in the air. The Pistons are 0-0, sitting at the start of an 82-game war, and let me tell you—nothing is decided yet. We are in the race, and that is exactly how we like it in the Motor City. While the rest of the league is busy playing around with preseason exhibitions—like the Utah/Denver or Golden State/LAC matchups happening later today—we are focused on the long haul. Remember, Miami took down Toronto 129-105 back on Saturday, October 3, but those preseason scores mean absolutely nothing in the standings. That is just window dressing. What matters is the grit, the sweat, and the culture we are building here. The offseason noise about the draft and free agency is dead; it is time to put up or shut up. We have got a squad that needs to earn every ounce of respect in the Central Division. This is Detroit basketball, and we do not care about exhibitions. We care about wins, we care about toughness, and we care about restoring the glory. Strap in, because the real work begins now.