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The Celtics got 38 points from Paul George in his debut. They’ll need considerably better shooting from Jayson Tatum to make that combination work. Tatum went 6-of-23 from the field and missed all seven of his three-point attempts in Tuesday’s 121-113 season-opening loss to the Pistons. He shot just 1-of-10 in the second half, though […] The post NBA Notes: Celtics, Jayson Tatum, Pistons, Kings appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Joe Mazzulla isn’t too worried about Jayson Tatum. The Boston Celtics had a rough first game of the 2026-27 NBA season, as they squandered a big lead and lost to the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday, 121-113. Tatum is among the culprits behind Boston’s struggles against the Pistons, largely because of his ugly shooting, but Mazzulla […] The post Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla remains confident in Jayson Tatum’s shot despite ugly 2nd half vs. Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Joe Mazzulla subscribes to a pretty airtight basketball philosophy, but it's clear the Boston Celtics coach is not the only one who does so. It's how the Detroit Pistons were able to secure the comeback victory.
The Pistons and Raptors share a similar identity and framework, but Kawhi Leonard’s proven leadership and playoff experience could give Toronto the edge.
Jalen Duren addresses Pistons fans after his $200 million contract standoff, following a 22-point performance in Detroit's comeback win over Boston.
The Boston Celtics are off to a bad start to their 2026-27 NBA season, but from an individual standpoint, Paul George could not have it much better with his debut for his new team. George was simply sensational on Tuesday against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. He reminded Celtics fans and […] The post Joe Mazulla’s 4-word reaction to Paul George’s 38-point Celtics debut will have fans hyped appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The third-year player showed little improvement in the first game of the season.
The Boston Celtics didn’t have the greatest of starts to a season on Tuesday. It looked as though the Celtics were going to get their first win of the 2026-27 NBA season on Day 1 of the new campaign, but not even a 22-point lead was apparently safe against Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons. […] The post Celtics end 38-game streak with unlikely loss to the Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Jayson Tatum's season debut for the Celtics ended in a 121-113 loss to Detroit, as he shot a rough 6‑for‑23 (0‑for‑7 from three) but still contributed 13 points, 11 assists and 4 rebounds in 38 minutes. Coach Joe Mazzulla warned fans they haven't yet seen Tatum's best version, and the article argues this poor shooting night is likely an outlier caused by rust and Detroit's defense. Tatum took responsibility, noting he felt good about many looks, and supporters are urged to trust his ability to rebound as the team's undisputed leader.
The Boston Celtics did not start the 2026-27 season off on the right foot.
Hopefully, Ausar Thompson can build on his clutch basket and become an offensive weapon for the Pistons.
The Boston Celtics dropped their first game of the 2026-27 NBA season, but Paul George just made a huge statement in his debut for the storied franchise. The 36-year-old George put on a vintage performance in his first regular-season game in Celtics threads in Boston’s 121-113 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday at Little […] The post Paul George sets new Celtics record in season-opening loss vs. Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Detroit spent three quarters getting torched by Paul George, then flipped the opener in one run. #Pistons
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum had a rough open to the regular season, scoring just 13 points on 6-of-23 shooting during his team's 121-113 loss against the Detroit Pistons.
The Detroit Pistons kick off the 2026-27 campaign 1-0 after taking down the Boston Celtics 121-113 in the season opener. At one point, it appeared the club was on its way to a loss, but the team managed to overcome a 22-point deficit in the second half. That comeback from 22 points down just so […] The post Pistons’ 22-point comeback win over Celtics makes NBA history not seen in 29 years appeared first on ClutchPoints .
In June 1988, Kevin McHale knew the Boston Celtics’ grip on the Eastern Conference was slipping. After the Detroit Pistons beat Boston 95–90 in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals, McHale approached Isiah Thomas with a message that said as much. “Best of luck. Go out and get ’em. Play physical. Play tough. Those […] The post Jayson Tatum Has Horrid Night as Pistons’ 23–0 Run Stuns Celtics in NBA Season Opener appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Boston's defense and rebounding failed them in a brutal fourth-quarter collapse to Detroit. The keys to the Celtics' opening-night stunner were on the margins.
On Tuesday afternoon, the Boston Celtics laid an egg to open up their season with a choke job loss to the Detroit Pistons on the road. The Celtics led this one by more than 20 points at one point in time, but they ended up coming away empty-handed, thanks in large part to a brutal […] The post NBA fans blast Celtics’ Jayson Tatum for disastrous first game vs. Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The NBA opened its season in Detroit, and Cade Cunningham took the mic before the first tip. #Pistons
The Detroit Pistons went off from beyond the arc against the Boston Celtics in a way fans didn't often see them manage in 2025-26.
Javonte Green took an early lead in the battle for backup forward.
The Pistons were down by as much as 22 points before climbing back in the second half behind elite three-point shooting from their role players and a strong performance from Jalen Duren.
A historic Boston Celtics debut from Paul George wasn't enough to stop the Detroit Pistons from opening the season with a comeback victory.
Detroit Pistons overcome a 22-point deficit with a stunning 23-0 fourth-quarter run to beat the Boston Celtics 121-113 in their 2026-27 season opener.
The Boston Celtics squander a 22‑point second‑half lead to fall 121‑113 to the Detroit Pistons in their season opener on Oct. 20, 2026. Jayson Tatum struggles, finishing with just 13 points on 6‑of‑23 shooting, while Paul George scores a franchise‑record 31 points in his debut. Cade Cunningham leads Detroit with 22 points and eight assists. Boston’s starters—White, George, Walsh, Tatum and Robinson—battle early turnovers and poor shooting, and despite a 15‑0 run to open the second quarter, the Pistons spark a 19‑6 run and later an 18‑0 surge to seal the upset. The loss raises questions about Boston’s rotation and defensive consistency.