Paul George's 38 points lead Pistons past Celtics in season opener

Paul George's 38 points lead Pistons past Celtics in season opener

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Paul George scored 38 points as the Detroit Pistons defeated the Boston Celtics 121-113 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on October 20, opening the 2026-27 NBA season. The game was the first after Boston traded forward Jaylen Brown and Detroit signed center Jalen Duren.

George also set a Celtics franchise record for most points in a debut, while the Pistons erased a 22-point third-quarter deficit to secure the victory. Jayson Tatum and Victor Wembanyama struggled in the loss.

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Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan, United States

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October 21, 2026
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Paul George scores 38 as Celtics fall to Pistons in NBA opening night
Paul George scores 38 as Celtics fall to Pistons in NBA opening night

Yahoo Sports • 21 Oct 17:14

Paul George posted 38 points and 60.5 fantasy points in the Pistons' 121-113 win over Boston, while Jayson Tatum struggled for the Celtics on opening night of the 2026-27 season.

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Winners and losers emerge on NBA opening day
Winners and losers emerge on NBA opening day

Sports Illustrated • 21 Oct 11:23

The league’s first games featured standout performances from Paul George and LeBron James, while Jayson Tatum and Victor Wembanyama struggled.

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October 20, 2026
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Paul George Sets Celtics Debut Scoring Record in Pistons Win
Paul George Sets Celtics Debut Scoring Record in Pistons Win

Bleacher Report • 20 Oct 21:50

Paul George broke the Celtics' single-game debut scoring record, but Detroit rallied to beat Boston 121-113 in the opening night of the 2026-27 NBA season.

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Pistons rally from 22-point deficit to defeat Celtics in NBA season opener
Pistons rally from 22-point deficit to defeat Celtics in NBA season opener

Yahoo Sports • 20 Oct 21:26

Detroit overcame a 22-point third-quarter hole to beat Boston 121-113, despite Paul George's record-setting debut for the Celtics.

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Celtics open 2026-27 NBA season against Pistons in Detroit
Celtics open 2026-27 NBA season against Pistons in Detroit

Yahoo Sports • 20 Oct 20:57

The Boston Celtics face the Detroit Pistons in the season opener, marking the first game after Boston trades Jaylen Brown and Detroit signs Jalen Duren.

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