Pistons Erase 22-Point Deficit to Beat Celtics in Season Opener
DETROIT — The Pistons recovered from a 22-point deficit to beat Boston 121–113 on Tuesday, opening the 2026–27 season with a comeback victory at Little Caesars Arena. [1]
Detroit’s decisive stretch was a 23–0 fourth-quarter run. Duncan Robinson scored 15 of his 21 points in the final period as the Pistons swung from trailing 99–89 to leading 112–99. [2]
Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren scored 22 points apiece. Cunningham added eight assists, Duren collected nine rebounds, and Ausar Thompson finished with 11 points and 11 rebounds. [1]
Boston received 38 points from Paul George, including seven three-pointers. Jayson Tatum finished with 13 points and 11 assists but made just six of 23 shots. [1]
Javonte Green provided a crucial second-half lift, scoring 19 points after not playing before halftime. His contribution gave Detroit another scoring option as it overturned Boston’s advantage. [3]
Sources and full links:
- NBA — Official box score
https://statsdmz.nba.com/pdfs/20261020/20261020_BOSDET.pdf - Reuters / Field Level Media — Comeback report
https://www.reuters.com/sports/basketball/pistons-use-23-0-burst-rally-past-celtics-opener--flm-2026-10-20/ - Associated Press, via iNFOnews — Opening-night reports
https://infonews.ca/news/7959346/76ers-rally-past-knicks-106-100-as-lebron-james-and-jaylen-brown-debut/