CELTICS at PISTONS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | October 20, 2026

The Detroit Pistons overcame a 22-point deficit to defeat the Boston Celtics, 121-113, in their season opener. Jalen Duren led Detroit with 22 points and nine rebounds, while Cade Cunningham added 22 points, four rebounds, and eight assists. Duncan Robinson contributed 21 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter, and knocked down five three-pointers. Paul George paced Boston with 38 points, seven three-pointers, five rebounds, three assists, and five steals, while Derrick White added 17 points and eight assists in the loss.

Detroit's 22-point comeback marked the largest opening-day comeback in the play-by-play era (since 1997-98) and the first comeback of at least 20 points on opening day since 1997.

In his Celtics debut, George set a franchise record for most points in a Celtics debut, surpassing Kristaps Porziņģis (30 in 2023). He also became the first player since steals began being tracked in 1973-74 to record at least 35 points and five steals in his debut with a new team. Additionally, George moved past Kyle Korver (2,450) for eighth place on the NBA's all-time three-pointers list.

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