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NBA: 10 takeaways from the first quarter of the 2017-18 season

By Evan Dyal

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 24: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics reacts in front of Willy Hernangomez #14 of the New York Knicks after hitting a three point shot during the fourth quarter at TD Garden on October 24, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Knicks 110-89. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 24: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics reacts in front of Willy Hernangomez #14 of the New York Knicks after hitting a three point shot during the fourth quarter at TD Garden on October 24, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Knicks 110-89. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /
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DETROIT, MI – NOVEMBER 10: Reggie Jackson #1 of the Detroit Pistons reacts reacts to a call late in the game next to Luke Babbitt #8 of the Atlanta Hawks at Little Caesars Arena on November 10, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit won the game 111-104. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI – NOVEMBER 10: Reggie Jackson #1 of the Detroit Pistons reacts reacts to a call late in the game next to Luke Babbitt #8 of the Atlanta Hawks at Little Caesars Arena on November 10, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit won the game 111-104. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

Detroit is for real (?)

Detroit may be the surprise of the season. Before the season, I’m not sure if many NBA pundits had  them finishing above .500. They’re 11-6 and indeed have the look of a playoff team.

One of the biggest reasons for Detroit’s resurgence has been Tobias Harris, who is shooting a career-best 47 percent from deep and 90 percent from the charity stripe. Detroit is top 10 in the NBA in 3-point shooting. Another welcome sight is Reggie Jackson, who looks spry again. Avery Bradley fits seamlessly and Stanley Johnson has shown signs of life.

The Pistons have done an excellent job cleaning the glass, not fouling and, like Boston, taking away attempts at the rim. The one concern is they are giving up too many corner 3’s per game. Detroit is fourth in point differential in the East; the Pistons are back, and teams won’t want to face them in the playoffs.

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