Celtics and Pistons injury report ahead of season opener today
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 4:25 PM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
The Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons are set to play their season opener today at Little Caesars Arena. Both teams feature new lineups as Boston traded Jaylen Brown for Paul George and added Mitchell Robinson, while Detroit brought in John Collins and re-signed Jalen Duren. Jayson Tatum carries no injury designation and is expected to play for Boston, while Cade Cunningham is also available for Detroit. The game is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET.
- •Celtics vs. Pistons opens the 2026-27 NBA season.
- •Game starts at 3 p.m. ET on NBC.
- •Jayson Tatum and Cade Cunningham are both available to play.
- •Boston's Devin Carter is out due to illness.
- •Pistons aim to replicate last season's success after winning 60 games.
- 4:25 PMYahoo Sports — Celtics vs Pistons final injury report: Will Jayson Tatum, Cade Cunningham play tonight?
"Here's the final injury report for the NBA regular season-opener between the Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons.
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