Pistons rally from 22 points down to beat Celtics in season opener

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 02:32 · Archive

The Detroit Pistons overcame a 22-point deficit to defeat the Boston Celtics 121-113 in the NBA season opener on Tuesday. Boston built a 22-point lead in the third quarter before the Pistons came alive, scoring 23 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to seize control of the game.

Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 22 points and eight assists, while Jalen Duren matched him with 22 points and nine rebounds. Duncan Robinson scored 21 points on 5 of 9 three-pointers, Ausar Thompson recorded 11 points and 11 rebounds, and Javonte Green scored 19 points after sitting out the entire first half.

For Boston, Paul George scored 38 points in his debut with the Celtics after being acquired from Philadelphia. Jayson Tatum had 13 points and 11 assists. Derrick White and Payton Pritchard scored 17 points apiece for the Celtics.

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• Detroit Pistons score 23 unanswered to beat Boston Celtics in season openerDETROIT - The Detroit Pistons overcame a 22-point deficit to defeat the Boston Celtics 121-113 on Tuesday, powered by a 23-0 fourth-quarter scoring run in the 2026-27 NBA season opener. Boston built a 22-point lead in the third quarter before the Pistons came alive. Detroit then took control in…9And10News · 21 Oct, 02:03
• NBA season tips off with Pistons rallying to beat Celtics 121-113, spoiling Paul George's debutJavonte Green scored 19 points after not playing in the first half and Cade Cunningham finished with 22 points and eight assists, helping the Detroit Pistons come back and beat the Boston Celtics 121-113 on Tuesday.Woodtv · 20 Oct, 22:50

In this story: Detroit Pistons · Boston Celtics · Cade Cunningham · Jalen Duren · Paul George · Jayson Tatum · Duncan Robinson

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