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Detroit Pistons rally to beat Boston Celtics in season opener

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Last updated Oct 20, 2026

Detroit Pistons rally to beat Boston Celtics in season opener

Summary

The Detroit Pistons rallied from a 22-point deficit to defeat the Boston Celtics 121-113 in their 2026-27 season opener at Little Caesars Arena. Detroit's comeback featured a remarkable 23-0 run in the fourth quarter. Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren each scored 22 points, while Duncan Robinson added 21. Paul George led Boston with 38 points but could not prevent the collapse in the final period. The win serves as an early statement for Detroit, aiming to prove consistency following last season's strong performance.

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By the Numbers

•Pistons overcome 22-point deficit in fourth quarter
•Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren each score 22 points
•Duncan Robinson adds 21 points with five 3-pointers
•Paul George scores 38 points for the Celtics
•Detroit leads 88-82 entering the fourth quarter

Latest Updates

10:04 PMYahoo Sports — Pistons rally from 22 down to beat Celtics in season opener
9:47 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Pistons use epic 23-0 run to top Celtics in national TV opener
9:45 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Pistons Stun Celtics With Epic Fourth Quarter Comeback

What they're saying

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Detroit Pistons overcome a 22-point deficit with a stunning 23-0 fourth-quarter run to beat the Boston Celtics 121-113 in their 2026-27 season opener.
— Yahoo Sports

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Detroit Pistons score: It wasn't looking great early, but the Pistons went on a huge 20-0 run to beat the Boston Celtics in the season opener.
— Yahoo Sports