The Detroit Pistons rallied from a 22-point deficit with a 23-0 run in the fourth quarter to defeat the Boston Celtics 121-113, marking the largest comeback win against Boston in 30 seasons and kicking off the NBA season in style.
Javonte Green scored 19 points after sitting out the first half, while Cade Cunningham added 22 points and eight assists to lead the Pistons. Jalen Duren contributed 22 points and nine rebounds, Duncan Robinson hit five of nine three-pointers for 21 points, and Ausar Thompson recorded a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds.
Paul George scored 38 points in his Boston debut, the most by a Celtic in a debut game. The nine-time All-Star, acquired from Philadelphia in exchange for 2024 NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown, showed he's still got it in his first game with the Celtics.
Jayson Tatum struggled, missing 17 of 23 shots and finishing with 13 points and 11 assists. Boston's Derrick White and Payton Pritchard each scored 17 points.
Upcoming NBA opening night coverage on Sky Sports includes Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks on Tuesday 20 October at 11pm and Oklahoma City Thunder vs San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday 21 October at 2.30am.
Source: Sky Sports Champions League · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing