Pistons beat Celtics 121-113 in NBA season opener
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 00:02 · Archive
The Detroit Pistons beat the Boston Celtics 121-113 in the opening game of the NBA season.
The Detroit Pistons beat the Boston Celtics 121-113 to open the NBA season, with the league selecting the matchup in Detroit on Tuesday as its opening-day game. The Celtics led 72-50 early in the third quarter after Paul George hit three three-pointers in quick succession. Detroit staged a strong comeback, cutting the deficit to six points by the end of the third quarter before surging ahead in the fourth.
Cade Cunningham finished with 22 points and eight assists for the Pistons. Javonte Green contributed 19 points after not playing in the first half, Jalen Duren added 22 points and nine rebounds, and Duncan Robinson scored 21 points. For Boston, Paul George scored 38 points in his first game with the Celtics after they acquired him from Philadelphia. Jayson Tatum, however, had an off night, missing 17 of 23 shots and finishing with 13 points and 11 assists. Derrick White and Payton Pritchard each scored 17 points for the Celtics.
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- Pumped Pistons power back to sink Celtics in NBA openerThe Detroit Pistons have surged back to beat the Boston Celtics as the new NBA season tipped off in entertaining fashion.The West Australian · 20 Oct, 23:41
- Pumped Pistons power back to sink Celtics in NBA openerThe Detroit Pistons have surged back to beat the Boston Celtics as the new NBA season tipped off in entertaining fashion.Perth Now · 20 Oct, 23:41
In this story: Detroit Pistons · Boston Celtics · Cade Cunningham · Paul George · Jayson Tatum · Javonte Green · Jalen Duren
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