Detroit Pistons defeat Boston Celtics in NBA season opener
Detroit Pistons beat Boston Celtics in the 2026-27 NBA season opener, with final scores reported as 119-113 by Kicker and 121-113 by Sportschau; Paul George scored 38 points.
Key facts
- According to Kicker, the Pistons won the opening game of the 2026-27 NBA season with a final score of 119-113.
- According to Sportschau, the Pistons won the opening game of the 2026-27 NBA season with a final score of 121-113.
- According to Sportschau, Paul George scored 38 points for the Celtics, shooting 57% overall and 58% from beyond the arc.
- According to Sportschau, Cade Cunningham scored 22 points and dished eight assists, and Jalen Duren scored 22 points and grabbed nine rebounds for the Pistons.
- According to Sportschau, Duncan Robinsen added 21 points and Javonte Green added 19 points, both contributing key three‑point shots.
According to Kicker and Sportschau, the Detroit Pistons defeated the Boston Celtics in the opening game of the 2026-27 NBA season. Kicker reported the final score as 119-113, while Sportschau reported 121-113.
According to Sportschau, Paul George led the Celtics with 38 points, shooting 57% overall and 58% from beyond the arc. He also recorded five steals and a plus‑minus of +9.
According to Sportschau, the Pistons were helped by Cade Cunningham, who scored 22 points and dished eight assists, and Jalen Duren, who also scored 22 points and grabbed nine rebounds. Duncan Robinsen added 21 points and Javonte Green added 19 points, both contributing key three‑point shots.
According to both sources, the game marked the start of the 2026-27 NBA season and the Celtics entered the game as the top seed from the previous season.
Context
The 2026-27 NBA season began with a game between the Detroit Pistons and the Boston Celtics. The Celtics were the top seed from the 2025-26 season. The game was the opening match of the new NBA season.
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