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Pistons rally from 22 down, defeat Celtics in season opener

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Last updated Oct 21, 2026

Pistons rally from 22 down, defeat Celtics in season opener
Summary

The Detroit Pistons opened the 2026-27 NBA season with a comeback victory against the Boston Celtics, winning 121-113. After trailing by as many as 22 points in the third quarter, the Pistons staged a 23-0 run in the fourth quarter to secure the win. Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff praised the Detroit crowd for their energy during the game. Paul George led the Celtics with 38 points, a record for a Celtic debut. The Pistons begin the season 1-0, with five players scoring in double digits.

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By the Numbers
  • •Pistons trailed 72-50 after third quarter.
  • •Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren each scored 22 points.
  • •Duncan Robinson contributed 21 points, all in the second half.
  • •The game featured an unusual 3 p.m. start time.
  • •Pistons have their first win of the season.
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  • 12:10 AMYahoo Sports — Bickerstaff Gives the Pistons Crowd Credit for the Comeback
What they're saying
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Detroit's 3 p.m. crowd packed the building, and J.B. Bickerstaff felt it in the second half. #Pistons

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