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Pistons rally past Celtics in NBA season opener
October 20, 2026 at 11:28 PM · Updated 9h ago
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ESESPN
Pistons pull off 22-point comeback vs. Celtics, NBA's largest on first day of season
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TGThe Guardian
Robinson sparks 23-0 run as Pistons stun Celtics in NBA season opener
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Paul George's 38 not enough as Pistons rally to defeat Celtics - ESPN
(opens the publisher’s site)The Detroit Pistons erased a 22-point deficit to beat the Boston Celtics 121-113 in Tuesday's NBA regular-season opener.
- Duncan Robinson scored 21 points, 15 in the fourth quarter, as Detroit closed with a 23-0 run to seal the win.
- Paul George scored 38 points on his Celtics debut, the most by a Celtic in a first game with the team.
- Jayson Tatum missed 17 of 23 shots, finishing with 13 points and 11 assists.
- Javonte Green, who did not play in the first half, scored 19 points off the bench.
- The 22-point comeback was the largest on opening day in the play-by-play era.
- Jalen Duren added 22 points in his first game after signing a five-year, $200 million contract.