The Boston Celtics kicked off the 2026-27 season in Detroit on Tuesday against the Pistons. Though the Celtics lost 121-113, Paul George stood out in his debut. Though he dominated with 38 points, George was hit with a $2,000 fine for flopping towards the end of the fourth quarter. As the Celtics took the ball […]
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Talking heads are overreacting to Jayson Tatum's rough opening night against the Pistons. The hot takes are way out of line, and Celtics fans shouldn't panic.
Paul George had an excellent Boston Celtics debut, but it was also a costly one.
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It really sucks that this might be it for Kristaps Porzingis. It should make everyone treasure his time with the Boston Celtics even more. Yes, he was absent a good chunk of the time, but he also proved why Boston went out and got him.
Jayson Tatum showed some flashes during the Boston Celtics' season opener, but it's clear he still has some work to do as their lone star.
The Boston Celtics stumble in their season opener, falling 121-113 to the Detroit Pistons after squandering a 22‑point lead. Jayson Tatum admits he must “play better” following a rough debut, while Paul George dazzles with a 38‑point performance that highlights the new‑look Celtics. Coach Joe Mazzulla points to late‑half hustle lapses, and the loss raises early doubts about Boston’s ability to contend this year.
The Boston Celtics stumble in their season opener, falling 121‑113 to the Detroit Pistons after surrendering a 22‑point lead. Jayson Tatum acknowledges his subpar debut and vows to "play better," while coach Joe Mazzulla points to late‑game hustle lapses. The night’s lone bright spot comes from new acquisition Paul George, who drops 38 points and makes Celtics history in his first game. Analysts question whether Tatum can carry the team as the No. 1 option, and early skeptics like Kendrick Perkins label Boston non‑contenders. The loss sparks debate over rotations, the role of Jaylen Brown, and future roster moves.
Bobby Manning welcomes Hunter Patterson from The Athletic to discuss how the Celtics blew a 22 point lead vs the Pistons in their opening day game. Then, they discuss how much we can draw from Jayson Tatum’s struggles in the 4th quarter and Jaylen Brown’s opening night win with the 76ers vs the Knicks. Celtics [...]
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The Celtics had more than enough opportunities to prevent their opening-night collapse. Too often, they helped the Pistons along. That’s the assessment of John Karalis of Celtics On SI, whose breakdown of Tuesday’s 121-113 loss goes beyond Jayson Tatum’s poor shooting. Boston squandered a 22-point lead through a combination of stalled possessions, missed chances around […]
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On Tuesday afternoon, the Boston Celtics fell to 0-1 with a huge blown lead against the Detroit Pistons on the road. It was a particularly bad game for star Jayson Tatum, who shot just 6-23 from the field in the loss and laid several bricks down the stretch as Boston attempted to make a late […]
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The TD Garden got creative with its new concession menu items for the Boston Celtics' home opener against the New York Knicks on Friday.
Jam Packard And Jay King discuss the Celtics loss in the season opener and try to figure out what went wrong in the second half. Still Poddable on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks – Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in Lineups [...]
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Paul George is clearly getting more freedom from the Celtics than the 76ers were ever willing to give him.
Stephen A. Smith did not blame the defense. Rather, he pointed at Jayson Tatum a little after the Celtics lost their season opener 121-113 to the Pistons. Ever since Boston traded Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia, some fans have been looking for someone to blame. The sour opening night just gave them another reason to say […]
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DETROIT — Jayson Tatum knew the implication when he received a question about what felt different on opening night. “That’s a pretty broad question,” Tatum said. “Everybody’s probably expected to do a little bit more in bigger roles. Our depth, a lot of guys are gonna play on a given night, so everybody has to be [...]
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The Boston Celtics started Jordan Walsh during their season-opening loss against the Detroit Pistons, but they should look to replace him.
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Celtics fans should be concerned after their team's Opening Night collapse against the Pistons.
In their season opener, the Boston Celtics squandered a 22‑point lead and fell 121‑113 to the Detroit Pistons. The loss hinged on rebounding—Detroit out‑rebounded Boston 49‑39, winning both the offensive (14‑12) and defensive (35‑27) glass. Celtics bigs Mitchell Robinson (3 boards) and Neemias Queta (4) combined for just seven rebounds, far below their top‑20 league averages last season. Detroit’s Jalen Duren led with 11 boards, and the Pistons capitalized on 24 second‑chance points. Coach Joe Mazzulla emphasized that the possession battle will be key as the Celtics aim to rebound before their next home game against the Knicks.
A heated fan rant previews the Celtics‑Pistons season opener, praising Boston’s first‑half defense and rebounding before lamenting a later collapse. The writer critiques Pistons supporters for deriding Mitchell Robinson until his three‑point burst, and casts doubt on the Celtics’ consistency despite being favored. Key matchups highlighted include Jaden Duren vs Robinson, with mentions of former Pistons stars Duren and Stewart, and Celtics stars Jayson Tatum, Cade Walsh, and Jordan Walsh. The post ends with exaggerated score predictions (Pistons 237‑52) and a call for the Celtics to prove themselves.
On Wednesday’s edition of First Take, Stephen A. Smith did not hold back when speaking about the Celtics’ 121-113 loss to the Detroit Pistons. While the Celtics were able to get a 72-50 lead early in the third quarter, the Pistons made a miraculous comeback that ultimately saw them come back in the game and […]
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