What happened: John Collins blocked a shot to start a Detroit transition. Duncan Robinson finished it with a three-pointer to make it a four-point game with 7:34 remaining on NBC and Peacock.

Why it matters: The sequence kept Detroit within one possession in the fourth quarter of the season opener. It offered an early look at a defense-to-offense formula built around Collins inside and Robinson spacing outside.

What to watch: The closing minutes will decide whether Detroit can complete the comeback. Its half-court execution and defensive rebounding face the next test.