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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.
At first, it looked like it was going to be a close game. The Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons were neck and neck. Then, the Celtics pulled ahead thanks to Paul George. Then the tide turned.
At first, it looked like it was going to be a close game. The Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons were neck and neck. Then, the Celtics pulled ahead thanks to Paul George. Then the tide turned.
Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren was a force of nature inside as the Motor City squad came back to overcome the Boston Celtics.
NBC’s new NBA opening‑day afternoon slot, featuring the Detroit Pistons vs. Boston Celtics on Oct. 20, 2026, sparked confusion as many local NBC affiliates pre‑empted the game for other programming. Viewers in markets like Nashville, Omaha, and Memphis reported missing the 3 p.m. ET tip‑off, forcing them to switch to subchannels, Peacock, or digital streams. NBC Sports executive Justin Byczek touts the midday game as a future tradition, but affiliate hesitance highlights challenges in reaching a national audience. The league says 99% of U.S. households could still watch via NBC, alternate stations, or Peacock.
On Tuesday afternoon, the Boston Celtics hit the floor for the first game of their season on the road vs the Detroit Pistons. This game marked the Celtics debut of Paul George, whom the team acquired for Jaylen Brown in this summer’s controversial trade with the Philadelphia 76ers. To say George got off to a […] The post Paul George passes Kyle Korver on all-time 3-point list during Celtics debut appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Boston Celtics are in action on Tuesday against the Detroit Pistons, in their NBA season opener. NBA veteran Paul George posted his first official basket with his new team, in the first quarter. Paul George’s first bucket with the Celtics comes from behind the arc! 🎯 pic.twitter.com/sKVcAv1iye — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) October 20, 2026 George […] The post Paul George looking right at home with first Celtics bucket appeared first on ClutchPoints .
In the NBA’s opening game of the 2026-27 NBA season, new Boston Celtics center Mitchell Robinson suffered a quick injury scare against the Detroit Pistons. Early in the second quarter, while going for a defensive rebound over Pistons center Jalen Duren, Robinson rolled his left ankle and fell to the ground in immediate pain. Mitchell […] The post Mitchell Robinson suffers ankle injury scare in first Celtics game vs. Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Celtics lock in Derrick White, Jordan Walsh, Jayson Tatum, Paul George, and Mitchell Robinson as starters for Opening Night versus the Detroit Pistons. Coach Joe Mazzulla downplays the importance of any single lineup, emphasizing the 10‑plus rotations he'll use over the 82‑game season. The Pistons counter with Cade Cunningham, Duncan Robinson, Ausar Thompson, John Collins and Jalen Duren. Bench ace Payton Pritchard stresses minutes, not a spot, define a starter. The preview notes the squad went 4‑0 in preseason, leading in net rating, defense and rebounding.
Bulls The Bulls won’t have to convince Caleb Wilson to embrace the moment when he makes his NBA debut Wednesday against the Raptors. The No. 4 overall pick sounds plenty comfortable with what’s ahead. “I want to learn how to play better defense, and I want to really have fun. That’s pretty much it,” Wilson […] The post NBA Notes: Bulls, Caleb Wilson, Hawks, Aaron Wiggins, Pistons appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Pistons need Duncan Robinson to improve defensively before the playoffs.
The Celtics and Pistons play the first game of the 2026-27 NBA season, in a matchup of the top two regular-season teams from last year.
The Boston Celtics open the 2026‑27 NBA season at 3:00 PM ET on Tuesday, Oct. 20, against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. The game airs on NBC and streams for free via a Fubo trial. Boston comes off a perfect 4‑0 preseason, highlighted by a 125‑120 OT win over Philadelphia, with Hugo Gonzalez scoring 21. Detroit finished 3‑1 in preseason, beating Toronto 129‑125, led by Cade Cunningham’s 18 points. Both teams look to start strong, making the matchup worth tuning in.
The 2026-27 NBA campaign is here!
In the summer of 2017, the Clippers held a mock jersey retirement ceremony for Blake Griffin at Staples Center to convince him to stay. It worked, and he re-signed on a five-year max deal. The following January, they traded him to the Detroit Pistons, and he found out through Twitter. “Finding out through Twitter, through […] The post “Why Was I Obligated?”: Clippers Legend Exposes Steve Ballmer’s True Colors After Ruthlessly Ending His Career With Team appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The NBA season is just hours away from getting started, with the Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons slated to kick things off in the Motor City. The NBA is looking to build on the success of last year, when the playoffs drew enormous ratings as the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in […] The post Adam Silver subtly toots his own horn to Pat McAfee ahead of much-anticipated NBA season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Boston Celtics launch the 2026‑27 season on Oct. 20 with a 3 p.m. opener against the Detroit Pistons, marking a new era after trading star forward Jaylen Brown to the 76ers. The blog aggregates previews, injury updates, and expert roundtables highlighting the team’s revamped roster, Jayson Tatum’s MVP push, and coach Joe Mazzulla’s bold goals. Readers also get links to analysis on Paul George’s role, Payton Pritchard’s contract extension, and five reasons the Celtics could outperform expectations despite lingering questions.
Boston launches a new era on Oct. 20, 2026, opening the NBA season against the Detroit Pistons at 3 p.m. after trading star guard Jaylen Brown to the 76ers. The blog highlights four reasons the revamped Celtics—now led by Jayson Tatum, Derrick White and newcomer Paul George—could improve, lists key injury updates, and outlines coach Joe Mazzulla’s bold season goals. It also previews player‑prop odds, potential MVP chatter for Tatum, and a fresh Total Mortgage partnership, giving fans a quick rundown of storylines to watch in the opening matchup.
The Cavaliers are watching Sam Merrill’s right elbow ahead of their season opener versus Philadelphia, while Nae’Qwan Tomlin faces a lower‑back stress reaction that will keep him out for at least three to four weeks. In New Orleans, Dejounte Murray says he’s cleared to play in the Pelicans’ opener against Indiana after a toe injury and swelling subside. Detroit exercises Ron Holland’s fourth‑year option, locking in the 2024 No. 5 pick at about $11.5 million for 2027‑28 after a solid defensive rookie stretch, though his offensive numbers remain modest.
The Detroit Pistons have exercised their team option on forward Ron Holland II for the 2027-28 NBA season, keeping the young player under contract for another year. The decision guarantees Holland an $11.5 million salary for the fourth and final season of his rookie-scale contract. Holland, the fifth overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, […] The post Pistons exercise Ron Holland II’s $11.5M team option appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The preseason was a perfect appetizer. A chance to dip your toes back into basketball. But now, it's time to dive into the deep end. Basketball is fully back.
The Celtics open the 2026‑27 NBA season at Detroit on Oct. 20, 2026, 3 PM ET (NBC/Peacock). After an unbeaten preseason, Boston banks on a fully healthy Jayson Tatum, added wing depth and Mitchell Robinson to challenge the Pistons, who enter as the Eastern Conference No. 1 seed after a 60‑win campaign. Detroit’s offseason drama ends with Jalen Duren’s five‑year, $200 M extension and the loss of Tobias Harris, replaced by John Collins. The teams split four tight games last year (Pistons 3‑1). Key matchups: Tatum vs. Cade Cunningham, Paul George’s veteran impact, and the Celtics’ defense versus Detroit’s struggling offense. Starting lineups likely feature Tatum, Paul George, Derrick White, Robinson and Jordan Walsh, with minutes distribution a critical early‑season story.