Many things were learned from the first couple days of the start of the NBA Season. Main headlines were about the return of Derrick Rose, the influence of Dwight Howard on the Rockets, and the new look rosters in the NBA. The NBA clearly changed this past offseason. Teams such as the Detroit Pistons and Dallas Mavericks signed free agents and took big gambles. A few things were learned about all of these topics in each teams NBA season opener.
Dwight Howard is back to his regular self, and is a beast in the paint. He finished his first game with the Houston Rockets by recording 17 points and 26 rebounds in the win over the Bobcats. Another big man has returned to himself, and is also a monster on the boards. His name is Kevin Love, and he got 31 points and 17 rebounds in the Timberwolves overtime win over the Orlando Magic. Both of these big men proved they can live up to their superstardom, and possibly have a new beginning for their franchises, as a young player, Michael Carter-Williams, looks to be the centerpiece around a new 76ers era. He shocked many fans and analysts by getting 22 points, 12 assists, 9 steals, and 7 rebounds in his first ever NBA game. He is only a 22 year old rookie, and was drafted 11th overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2013 NBA Draft.
The return of all star players Derrick Rose and Andrew Bynum were key moments for the Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavaliers didn't play Bynum much, as he is still getting back into the swing of things, but Rose started for the Bulls, and his athleticism is back to normal. Well, normal for him, as he has athleticism that is well above average and is not normal by any means for the average human being. The Bulls and Cavaliers hope to have better seasons than last season, with the Bulls hoping for a top seed in the Eastern Conference and the Cavs looking for a playoff spot, also in the Eastern Conference. Another surprising team hoping to make the playoffs is the Detroit Pistons. Their new lineup, including Josh Smith playing at the small forward position, is new and had questions. Josh Smith, Greg Monroe, and Andre Drummond flourished in their roles in the season opener vs. the Washington Wizards.
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