Pistons kick off season vs. Celtics with NBA's largest opening day comeback
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Pistons kick off season vs. Celtics with NBA's largest opening day comeback
The Pistons rallied from a 22-point deficit against the Celtics to pull off the largest comeback on the first day of an NBA season in the play-by-play era.
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Lead articleArticle published:Celtics had Pistons on the ropes. Then, they blew it: ‘We gotta do better’
Boston went from a 22-point lead to trailing Detroit by 23 points in Tuesday night’s season-opening collapse.
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Pistons vs Celtics final score: Detroit overcomes 22-point deficit, beats Boston in opener
The NBA season is officially in full swing, and it took no time to produce an incredibly entertaining basketball game. Things looked rough in the first half as Detroit struggled to knock down shots. They could only muster an 18-point second quarter as Boston finished the first half on a 23-6 run to take a […]
Publisher:Celtics collapse, lose season opener to Pistons 121-113
A 22 point lead was not enough as Boston choked away its season opener in Detroit.
Publisher:Pistons erase 22-point deficit, stun Celtics with 23-0 fourth quarter run in season opening win
Boston took its largest lead at 72-50 early in the third quarter before Detroit completely flipped the game, storming back behind its bench and a fourth-quarter surge.
Publisher:Pistons' 22-point comeback win over Celtics makes NBA history not seen in 29 years
The Detroit Pistons kick off the 2026-27 campaign 1-0 after taking down the Boston Celtics 121-113 in the season opener. At one point, it appeared the club was on its way to a loss, but the team managed to overcome a 22-point deficit in the second half. That comeback from 22 points down just so […] The post Pistons’ 22-point comeback win over Celtics makes NBA history not seen in 29 years appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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5 Things We Learned After Pistons Overcome 22-Point Deficit To Defeat Celtics In Season Opener - Fadeaway World
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.
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Pistons storm back from 22-point hole to spoil Paul George’s historic Celtics debut, win NBA’s season opener
The NBA season tips off in Detroit as the Celtics face the Pistons.
Publisher: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.
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