On Wednesday’s edition of First Take, Stephen A. Smith did not hold back when speaking about the Celtics’ 121-113 loss to the Detroit Pistons. While the Celtics were able to get a 72-50 lead early in the third quarter, the Pistons made a miraculous comeback that ultimately saw them come back in the game and […]
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The Pistons tried putting John Collins at center but it didn’t work.
The Detroit Pistons generated more second-chance opportunities than the Celtics.
The Pistons had some new looks to use in the second half.
On Tuesday, basketball fans got what they’ve been waiting for with NBA opening night (and day) for the 2026-27 season. […]
John Collins had a tough matchup in his first game for the Detroit Pistons.
Not the start we all had in mind. Old habits die hard, and for the Boston Celtics, that habit is letting go of the rope once they’ve built themselves a comfortable lead. Two runs from the Detroit Pistons, one in the third and another 23-0 in the fourth, slammed the door on the Celtics and […]
The Pistons had some brutal stretches that were far too reminiscent of the playoffs.
You know Cade delivered in crunchtime for the Pistons again.
Ausar Thompson is still operating with limited volume, but he looked like an evolved player during the Detroit Pistons' season opener.
DETROIT — If you didn’t know any better, you may have thought you were watching the Paul George of old. In his Celtics debut at Little Caeser Arena, George shot lights-out, hitting three after three while the Celtics’ bench rejoiced. Most of the night, the 36-year-old looked like the best player on the floor, carrying […]
Jalen Duren showed he learned something from the playoffs.
Paul George scored 38 points, the most in a Celtics debut. Inside his performance and his post-game revelation after Boston's 121-113 loss to the Pistons.
Detroit Pistons began the NBA season with a 121-113 victory over Boston Celtics in the opening game of the campaign. Paul George, who recently joined Boston, led all scorers with 38 points despite his team’s defeat. In another opening-night fixture, Philadelphia 76ers, led by newly signed star LeBron James, beat reigning NBA champions New York […]
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The Boston Celtics may have lost their season opener against the Detroit Pistons, and in dispiriting fashion as well after letting the Pistons go on a 23-0 run en route to a 121-113 loss, but the play of Paul George could not have been more encouraging. Many believed heading into the 2026-27 season that George […]
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The 2026–27 NBA regular season tipped off on Tuesday, October 20, with a dramatic three-game slate broadcast nationally
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The consensus on the Detroit Pistons heading into the 2026-27 season was down, as they lost solid veteran contributor Tobias Harris in free agency. Moreover, they did not make many meaningful additions to the roster this past offseason, and they had to deal with the drawn-out restricted free agency of Jalen Duren. But Cade Cunningham […]
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Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla pointed to offensive execution, live-ball turnovers and defensive mistakes as key factors in his team’s 121-113 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday. Boston led by as many as 22 points early in the third quarter but could not prevent Detroit from completing the comeback. Mazzulla said the Celtics’ […]
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Paul George scored 38 points in his Boston Celtics debut but could not prevent a second-half collapse in a 121-113 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday. After the game, the nine-time All-Star discussed his return to the court, his physical progress and what Boston must improve after surrendering a 22-point lead. “Felt great competing […]
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Paul George delivered a historic performance in his Boston Celtics debut, but it wasn’t enough to prevent a stunning 121-113 opening night defeat to the Detroit Pistons. The 36-year-old finished with 38 points, 5 rebounds, 5 steals and 3 assists, shooting 12-of-21 from the field and seven-of-12 from beyond the arc. His 38 points marked […]
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Jayson Tatum acknowledged that he needed to improve after the Boston Celtics squandered a 22-point lead in a 121-113 season-opening loss to the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday. Tatum finished with 13 points and 11 assists but struggled with his shooting, making six of 23 attempts from the field and missing all seven of his three-point […]
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Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff credited his team’s defense, resilience and collective effort after Detroit erased a 22-point deficit to beat the Boston Celtics 121-113 in its season opener on Tuesday. The Pistons trailed 72-50 early in the third quarter but rallied to secure the win at Little Caesars Arena. Bickerstaff said the turnaround […]
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Jalen Duren credited the Detroit Pistons’ team culture and resilience after they overcame a 22-point deficit to beat the Boston Celtics 121-113 in their season opener on Tuesday. Detroit trailed 72-50 early in the third quarter before rallying behind a strong second half, with Javonte Green scoring 19 points and Cade Cunningham finishing with 22 […]
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Mitchell Robinson drew the start in his first official game for the Boston Celtics, their season-opener against the Detroit Pistons. In the second quarter of what would be a 121-113 loss, Robinson appeared to tweak his ankle on a battle for a loose ball. After Kevin Huerter missed a corner three, the Celtics center fought […]
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A “never say die” mentality continues to define the Detroit Pistons. They found themselves in troubled waters, down by double digits during their regular-season home opener. However, the Pistons climbed out of a 22-point deficit and defeated the Boston Celtics 121-113. The matchup started with a close, back-and-forth first quarter. After a sluggish second quarter […]
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