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NBA Season Opener on Sportsnet: Celtics vs. Pistons

The NBA season gets underway as the Detroit Pistons host the Boston Celtics on Tuesday. Live coverage on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ begins at 3 p.m. ET / noon PT, or follow along with our live tracker.

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 6:54 PM
NBA Season Opener on Sportsnet: Celtics vs. Pistons
Key Things to Know
  • The Detroit Pistons rallied from 22 points down to defeat the Boston Celtics 121-113 on opening day.
  • Paul George scored 38 points for Boston, setting a franchise record for the most points in a Celtics debut.
  • Cade Cunningham led Detroit with 22 points and eight assists, while Jalen Duren also scored 22 points.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Detroit Pistons came back from a 22-point deficit to defeat the Boston Celtics 121-113 in the NBA season opener. Cade Cunningham scored 22 points and Jalen Duren added 22 points and nine rebounds, while Javonte Green scored 19 points off the bench in the second half.

Paul George led Boston with 38 points in his Celtics debut, setting a franchise record for points in a team debut. Jayson Tatum struggled from the field, converting only 6 of 23 attempts to finish with 13 points and 11 assists.

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