Celtics face reality check in shocking fourth-quarter collapse to Pistons
Boston's defense and rebounding failed them in a brutal fourth-quarter collapse to Detroit. The keys to the Celtics' opening-night stunner were on the margins.
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NBA fans blast Celtics’ Jayson Tatum for disastrous first game vs. Pistons
On Tuesday afternoon, the Boston Celtics laid an egg to open up their season with a choke job loss to the Detroit Pistons on the road. The Celtics led this one by more than 20 points at one point in time, but they ended up coming away empty-handed, thanks in large part to a brutal […] The post NBA fans blast Celtics’ Jayson Tatum for disastrous first game vs. Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Pistons’ three-point progress is real if opener is a sign of things to come
The Detroit Pistons went off from beyond the arc against the Boston Celtics in a way fans didn't often see them manage in 2025-26.
5 Things We Learned After Pistons Overcome 22-Point Deficit To Defeat Celtics In Season Opener
The Pistons were down by as much as 22 points before climbing back in the second half behind elite three-point shooting from their role players and a strong performance from Jalen Duren.
Paul George Sets Celtics Record in Debut vs. Pistons, Box Score Stats, Highlights for Tatum, Cade
A historic Boston Celtics debut from Paul George wasn't enough to stop the Detroit Pistons from opening the season with a comeback victory.
Detroit Pistons Stun Celtics With Epic Fourth Quarter Comeback
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.
Celtics collapse, lose season opener to Pistons 121-113
The Celtics led the Pistons by 22 in the 2nd half. Then the game flipped as the Celtics, very much like they did in the first round last year, collapsed and lost to the Pistons, 121-113. It was a struggle for Jayson Tatum who had just 13 points on 6/23 from the field. Meanwhile, Cade […]
BSJ Game Report: Celtics 121, Pistons 113 - A second-half collapse
At first, it looked like it was going to be a close game. The Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons were neck and neck. Then, the Celtics pulled ahead thanks to Paul George. Then the tide turned.
BSJ Game Report: Pistons 121, Celtics 113 - A second-half collapse
At first, it looked like it was going to be a close game. The Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons were neck and neck. Then, the Celtics pulled ahead thanks to Paul George. Then the tide turned.
Jalen Duren's excellent season opener proves Pistons are ready to turn the page
Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren was a force of nature inside as the Motor City squad came back to overcome the Boston Celtics.
Some NBC viewers had trouble finding the Pistons-Celtics opening day afternoon tip-off game
If you happened to glance at TV during work on Tuesday and wondered why you were watching an NBA game, NBC hopes that won’t seem so surprising going forward. And if someone told you there was an NBA game on today, but your local NBC affiliate was showing something else, you’re not alone. The first…
Paul George passes Kyle Korver on all-time 3-point list during Celtics debut
On Tuesday afternoon, the Boston Celtics hit the floor for the first game of their season on the road vs the Detroit Pistons. This game marked the Celtics debut of Paul George, whom the team acquired for Jaylen Brown in this summer’s controversial trade with the Philadelphia 76ers. To say George got off to a […] The post Paul George passes Kyle Korver on all-time 3-point list during Celtics debut appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Paul George looking right at home with first Celtics bucket
The Boston Celtics are in action on Tuesday against the Detroit Pistons, in their NBA season opener. NBA veteran Paul George posted his first official basket with his new team, in the first quarter. Paul George’s first bucket with the Celtics comes from behind the arc! 🎯 pic.twitter.com/sKVcAv1iye — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) October 20, 2026 George […] The post Paul George looking right at home with first Celtics bucket appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Mitchell Robinson suffers ankle injury scare in first Celtics game vs. Pistons
In the NBA’s opening game of the 2026-27 NBA season, new Boston Celtics center Mitchell Robinson suffered a quick injury scare against the Detroit Pistons. Early in the second quarter, while going for a defensive rebound over Pistons center Jalen Duren, Robinson rolled his left ankle and fell to the ground in immediate pain. Mitchell […] The post Mitchell Robinson suffers ankle injury scare in first Celtics game vs. Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Why Kendrick Perkins dropped cold ‘hell no’ take on Celtics’ NBA title contention
ESPN analyst and 2008 Boston Celtics champion center Kendrick Perkins didn’t hold back on his take about his former team’s chances of winning a title this season. Although Perkins predicted a big season for Payton Pritchard, he doesn’t believe it will translate into a championship run in 2026-27. While some NBA analysts have high hopes […] The post Why Kendrick Perkins dropped cold ‘hell no’ take on Celtics’ NBA title contention appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Celtics announce starting lineup before opening game against Pistons
DETROIT — The Celtics will start Derrick White, Jordan Walsh, Jayson Tatum, Paul George, and Mitchell Robinson in their Opening Day game against the Detroit Pistons. In the Celtics’ two full-strength preseason games, Joe Mazzulla started the same five-person squad. The team went 4-0 in the preseason and finished first in net rating, defensive rating, […]
Celtics vs. Pistons player stats, box score and play-by-play for season opener
The Celtics and Pistons play the first game of the 2026-27 NBA season, in a matchup of the top two regular-season teams from last year.
How to watch Celtics vs Pistons for free: NBA Opening Day, live stream, TV channel
The Boston Celtics face the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday afternoon as NBA regular season action gets underway. How to Watch Celtics vs Pistons Boston opens the regular season after completing a perfect 4-0 preseason with a…
Boston Celtics vs. Detroit Pistons Live NBA Updates, Scores and Highlights
The 2026-27 NBA campaign is here!
Why did the Celtics trade Jaylen Brown before the 2026-27 NBA season?
After 10 seasons with the Boston Celtics, Jaylen Brown will suit up for the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2026 NBA season. Jaylen Brown was one of the most high-profile players to change teams ahead of the 2026 NBA season , leaving the Boston Celtics after several years with the franchise. With the goal of avoiding extreme long-term salary cap commitments and gaining roster flexibility , the Celtics ultimately moved him to the Philadelphia 76ers. Brown joins a team that is clearly a contend...
Adam Silver subtly toots his own horn to Pat McAfee ahead of much-anticipated NBA season
The NBA season is just hours away from getting started, with the Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons slated to kick things off in the Motor City. The NBA is looking to build on the success of last year, when the playoffs drew enormous ratings as the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in […] The post Adam Silver subtly toots his own horn to Pat McAfee ahead of much-anticipated NBA season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Boston Celtics Daily Links 10/20/26
Herald Celtics season preview: New era dawns for Boston after Jaylen Brown trade Globe Why the Celtics’ season opener begins at 3 p.m. 4 reasons why the Celtics might be even better this season after trading Jaylen Brown Celtics at Pistons preview: Boston begins a new chapter in a matinee matchup CelticsBlog Boston Celtics (0-0) […]
Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Celtics Daily Links 10/20/26
Herald Celtics season preview: New era dawns for Boston after Jaylen Brown trade Globe Why the Celtics' season opener begins at 3 p.m. 4 reasons why the Celtics might be even better this season after trading Jaylen Brown Celtics at Pistons preview: Boston begins a new chapter in a matinee matchup CelticsBlog Boston Celtics (0-0) at Detroit Pistons (0-0) Regular Season Game #1 10/20/26 Celtics announce injury report ahead of Opening Day vs. Pistons What defines success for this year...
Garden Report Makes Predictions for Celtics Season
The new NBA season is here, and it’s time to talk Boston Celtics basketball! On this episode of Garden Report, John Zannis, Bobby Manning, Jimmy Toscano, Noa Dalzell and Sherrod Blakely break down the upcoming Celtics season and make predictions for what could be an exciting year in Boston. With plenty of questions, expectations, and [...] The post Garden Report Makes Predictions for Celtics Season appeared first on CLNS Media .
76ers’ Jaylen Brown reveals to Lil Baby he’s a big harp guy, because why not?
The Philadelphia 76ers are currently just hours away from kicking off their 2026-27 NBA season on the road vs the New York Knicks. The 76ers’ signing of LeBron James in free agency got most of the headlines this offseason, but the precursor to that was their trade for Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics, which […] The post 76ers’ Jaylen Brown reveals to Lil Baby he’s a big harp guy, because why not? appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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