It took a while, but the Detroit Pistons are starting to look like a No. 1-seeded team. They looked down and out against the Orlando Magic but did just enough to win in seven games, showing their mental toughness and will to succeed. On Tuesday in Game 1 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, we saw signs of a struggle again, but when the Pistons needed to, they pulled away for a 111-101 victory. Why do they look like a No.1-seeded team? They are getting wins when called upon and stepping up, even when their backs are against the wall. With that said, let’s see what we learned from their Game 1 win over the Cavs. Detroit were too physical for the Cavs to handle Detroit leaned into its strength inside and made it count. The Pistons finished with a modest rebounding edge overall, but the real damage came on the offensive glass - 16 boards that extended possessions compared to Cleveland’s 11. Jalen Duren was the tone-setter in the paint. He pulled down 12 rebounds and helped stall the Cavaliers’ fourth-quarter push.…