DETROIT – The Detroit Pistons overcame a 22-point deficit to defeat the Boston Celtics 121-113 on Tuesday, powered by a 23-0 fourth-quarter scoring run in the 2026-27 NBA season opener.
Boston built a 22-point lead in the third quarter before the Pistons came alive. Detroit then took control in the fourth quarter to claim victory in the league’s opening-day afternoon matchup.
Cade Cunningham recorded 22 points and eight assists; Jalen Duren matched him with 22 points and nine rebounds. Duncan Robinson scored 21 points, Ausar Thompson recorded a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds, and Javonte Green scored 19 points despite sitting out the entire first half.
The Pistons are scheduled to travel to face the Miami Heat on Friday.