Pistons stun Celtics 121-113 in NBA season opener
Detroit defeated Boston 121-113 in the NBA season opener after a second-half comeback.
The Detroit Pistons beat the Boston Celtics 121-113 to open the new NBA season in a game that delivered a strong comeback narrative. Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 22 points and 8 assists, while Javonte Green scored 19 off the bench.
Paul George had 38 points in his Celtics debut, the most by any Boston player in a debut game. Jayson Tatum struggled with just 13 points on 6 of 23 shooting despite adding 11 assists.
Boston led by 22 at one point (72-50 in the third quarter) but Detroit rallied in the fourth quarter. Duncan Robinson made five of nine three-pointers for 21 points, and Jalen Duren had 22 points and 9 rebounds for the Pistons.
Boston's Derrick White and Payton Pritchard each scored 17.
- Pistons 121, Celtics 113
- Final score
- 38 points, most in Celtics debut history
- Paul George debut points
- 6 of 23 from the field
- Jayson Tatum shooting
- 72-50 in third quarter
- Boston's biggest lead
Why it mattersThe season opener delivered drama and surprises: a strong comeback, a new Celtics star's strong debut, and a reigning Finals MVP struggling to find his rhythm.
AustraliaAustralian NBA fans get the opening-night result and storylines heading into the new season.
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