Detroit Pistons vs. Boston Celtics - October 20, 2026

BOS

113

FinalYesterday

121

DET

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Standings

Scoring Summary

Teams

Celtics logo, Celtics 0-1, 1ST 28, 2ND 30, 3RD 30, 4TH 25, TOT 113

Celtics(0-1)

Pistons logo, Pistons 1-0, 1ST 27, 2ND 18, 3RD 37, 4TH 39, TOT 121

Pistons(1-0)

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2ND

3RD

4TH

TOT

28

30

30

25

113

27

18

37

39

121

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"I think the comeback just embodied the culture... We're a team that's known to be gritty." Jalen Duren (22 PTS, 9 REB) on Detroit's 22-point come-from-behind victory 😤

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DETROIT'S 23-0 4Q RUN IN UNDER 5 MINUTES, UNCUT 🍿🍿 @DetroitPistons open the NBA season with a 22-point comeback win!

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“The game found him.” @Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla on Paul George’s 38-point outing vs. Detroit.

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Never count us out

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Pistons vs Celtics final score: Detroit overcomes 22-point deficit, beats Boston in opener https://t.co/IyJFuCCDe1

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"These guys are relentless." @DetroitPistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff on his team's 22-point comeback win vs. Boston 💪

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DETROIT'S 23-0 4Q RUN IN UNDER 5 MINUTES, UNCUT 🍿🍿 @DetroitPistons open the NBA season with a 22-point comeback win!

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Live Odds	Spread	O/U	Moneyline
Boston Celtics	-1.5 -112	O 221.5 -110	-120
Detroit Pistons	+1.5 -108	U 221.5 -110	+102

01:31

Celtics Blow 22-Pt Lead in Opener 😬

Pistons clutch up in 4Q to spoil monster game by PG

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Pistons STUN Celtics in Opener 😱Boston starts off season by blowing 22-pt 2H lead despite PG's 38 points. Pistons record largest comeback on opening day in play-by-play era 📲

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Wild NBA Predictions 🫨

Scorching takes for MVP, ROY and a surprise champion 🎥

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First official basket in green for PG 🙂‍↕️👌

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Pistons HC Explains Tatum WoesJB Bickerstaff pointed to one player after Jayson's rough shooting night

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Celtics collapse, lose season opener to Pistons 121-113A 22 point lead was not enough as Boston choked away its season opener in Detroit.

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Tatum's Ugly Season Debut 🫣Celtics fans look away. JT was building brick houses in Detroit 📲

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Can Rookie Ebuka Okorie Earn Real Rotation Minutes This Season For Pistons?Detroit Pistons rookie Ebuka Okorie has a big opportunity ahead of him ahead of the regular season opener against the Boston Celtics. The 19-year-old guard is i

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Celtics announce starting lineup before opening game against PistonsDerrick White, Jordan Walsh, Jayson Tatum, Paul George, and Mitchell Robinson will start for the Celtics in their first game of the year.

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John Collins Gives Pistons Something Cade Cunningham Has NeededJohn Collins is entering his 10th season in the NBA and is now on the 4th team of his career. Last season for the Clippers, he averaged 14 pointsand 5 rebounds

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Boston Celtics Daily Links 10/20/26All the Celtics news you need in one convenient place.

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How Pistons Season Opener Against Celtics is Immediate Playoff Test The moment has finally arrived as the Detroit Pistons will open the 2026-27 NBA season against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday afternoon at Little Caesars Arena. 

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What defines success for this year’s Celtics?The Celtics carry high hopes into the season, but will face playoff questions regardless of how many games they win.

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Boston Celtics (0-0) at Detroit Pistons (0-0) Regular Season Game #1 10/20/26The preseason optimism is sky-high. The Pistons will make Boston earn it on opening night.

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Rule Changes and New NBA Cup FormatQuick explainer of what's new in 2026-27 season

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NBA 2K27 Loves The Detroit PistonsHow Did the Detroit Pistons Do? In the regular season, NBA 2K is a huge believer in the Detroit Pistons. In 91 of the 100 simulations, the Pistons finished top

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Join us for the 2026-27 Celtics season on the SB Nation appOur new game chats are perfect for the return of NBA season.

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New NBA Power Rankings 🔢Where the Pistons stand as one of the better teams in the league 📲

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Bold NBA Predictions 🔮5 hot takes as new season tips off 📲

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Join us for the 2026-27 Pistons season on the SB Nation appOur new game chats are perfect for the return of NBA season.

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The 10 Biggest Contract Extensions in NBA History 💸Where Jayson Tatum stands among players who earned the most ➡️

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Opening Day Starting Lineups for Detroit Pistons vs Boston CelticsBoth the Pistons and Celtics had underwhelming offseasons compared to the rest of the Eastern Conference. But does that mean either team will drop down dramatic

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CelticsBlog roundtable: what are you excited for this season?18 championships are just the backdrop now to Season 81.

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Paul George All-Star prediction isn't nearly as crazy as it soundsMichael Pina predicted Paul George would make the All-Star team with the Boston Celtics. That might be a stretch, but we shouldn't rule out a return to form!