Pistons stage epic comeback to stun Celtics in NBA opener

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 00:20 · Archive

Detroit overcame a 22-point deficit with a 23-0 fourth-quarter run to defeat Boston 121-113 in the NBA season opener.

Detroit Pistons staged an extraordinary fourth-quarter comeback to defeat the Boston Celtics 121-113 in the NBA season opener on Tuesday. The Pistons erased a 22-point deficit with a 23-0 run, recording the largest come-from-behind win against Boston in the last 30 seasons.

Cade Cunningham led Detroit with 22 points and eight assists, whilst 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 with five three-pointers. For Boston, Paul George scored 38 points in his debut for the Celtics following the trade that sent Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia. Jayson Tatum struggled, managing only 13 points and 11 assists whilst shooting 6-for-23 from the field.

Boston built their largest lead at 72-50 early in the third quarter after George made three three-pointers in under a minute. Detroit clawed back to within six points by the end of the third quarter before dominating the fourth. Green, Duren and Robinson combined to spark the decisive run, with Green's go-ahead three-pointer with 5:33 remaining putting Detroit ahead 107-99. Derrick White and Payton Pritchard scored 17 points each for Boston.

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• NBA season tips off as Detroit stage epic 22-point comeback to defeat CelticsDetriot Pistons staged an epic 23-0 run in the fourth quarter as they overcame a 22-point deficit - the largest come-from-behind win against the Boston Celtics in the last 30 seasons - to seal a stunning 121-113 win.Sky Sports · 21 Oct, 00:12
• Robinson sparks 23-0 run as Pistons stun Celtics in NBA season openerDetroit erase 22-point deficit to beat Boston 121-113 Paul George scores 38 points on Celtics debut in defeat Robinson scores 15 of his 21 points in fourth quarter Duncan Robinson scored 15 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter as the Detroit Pistons reeled off 23 unanswered points to beat the visiting Boston Celtics 121-113 in the NBA’s regular-season opener on Tuesday afternoon. Jalen Duren and Cade Cunningham scored 22 points apiece for the Pistons, who led the Eastern Conference with 60 wins last season. Continue reading...The Guardian · 20 Oct, 23:35
• Why the Pistons on the moneyline could be the play in today's NBA season opener vs. the CelticsThe Boston Celtics open the NBA season against the Detroit Pistons, but questions about Jayson Tatum's supporting cast could make this a tough year.Fox News · 20 Oct, 16:42

In this story: Boston Celtics · Detroit Pistons · Jayson Tatum · Paul George · Cade Cunningham · Javonte Green · Jaylen Brown

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