Celtics face Pistons in NBA season opener on October 20
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The Boston Celtics start the 2026-27 NBA season against the Detroit Pistons on October 20. This matchup features star players Jayson Tatum and Paul George for Boston, while Cade Cunningham leads the Pistons, who finished as the top seed in the Eastern Conference last season. The game is part of a three-game opening night schedule, highlighting key players like LeBron James and Jaylen Brown in other matchups. The Celtics aim to test their reshaped roster against a proven Eastern Conference contender.
- •Celtics open season against top-seeded Pistons
- •Tatum and George lead Boston's revamped roster
- •Cunningham heads the Detroit squad at home
- •Game part of a high-profile opening night tripleheader
- •Boston looks to test new lineup against established competition
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Celtics Handed Immediate Test In NBA Season Opener
"Jayson Tatum, Paul George and the Boston Celtics will visit Cade Cunningham and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons as part of a loaded opening-night tripleheader.
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