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The NBA is back, and it delivered an entertaining opening night. The Detroit Pistons outlasted the Boston Celtics 121-113 in a complete comeback on Tuesday evening. Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 22 points and eight assists, while Javonte Green added 19 points after not playing in the first half. Jalen Duren also had 22 […] The post Pistons rally past Celtics 121-113 to open NBA season appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Paul George drops a 38‑point debut as the Celtics fall 121‑113 to Detroit despite blowing a 22‑point lead, saying the loss feels like “nothing.” Mitchell Robinson’s first game is marred by an ankle tweak and a modest 4 points, while Jayson Tatum is held to 13 points by Ausar Thompson’s defense. Payton Pritchard adds 17 points just four days after signing a two‑year, $44.2 million extension, pledging to stay hungry. The piece highlights mixed early‑season performances and the veteran squad’s scramble to find consistency.
Paul George delivered the highest-scoring debut in Celtics history. He wasn’t interested in celebrating it. “I’m not a moral victory guy,” George said, via The Associated Press. “It means nothing.” That was his assessment after scoring 38 points in Tuesday’s 121-113 season-opening loss to the Pistons. Boston led by 22 points before Detroit rallied, including […] The post Paul George dismisses record Celtics debut: ‘It means nothing’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Mikko Rantanen nets his third goal of the night just 3:52 into overtime, sealing a 3‑2 comeback win for the Dallas Stars against the Boston Bruins on Oct. 20, 2026. The Stars rallied after Boston led 2‑1, with Rantanen scoring on the power play as the Bruins struggled to kill a penalty. Boston’s goals came from Matthew Poitras and James Hagens, while goaltender Jeremy Swayman posted 22 saves. The Bruins, who hadn’t lost in over two weeks, went the final 13 minutes of regulation and overtime without a shot and finished 0‑for‑4 on the power play, ending their road trip 3‑0‑1.
The Boston Bruins' five‑game winning streak ends with a 3‑2 overtime loss to the Dallas Stars on Oct. 21, 2026. Matt Poitras and James Hagens scored for Boston, but Mikko Rantanen's hat trick, including the OT winner, lifts Dallas (5‑3‑1). Goalie Jeremy Swayman posted 22 saves, yet the Bruins went 0‑for‑4 on the power play and failed to register a shot in the final 16:35. The loss snaps the Bruins' road trip momentum as they head back to TD Garden to face the Nashville Predators.
The Chicago Bears wanted to re-establish themselves in Atlanta last week as QB Caleb Williams returned to action. The team wanted to bounce back after a brutal 31-7 loss to Green Bay in Week 5. They did just that with an impressive 31-23 victory over the Falcons. The New England Patriots started slowly this year […] The post Patriots vs. Bears bold predictions for Week 7 Thursday Night Football appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Jayson Tatum's box score looked rough in the Celtics' opening-night loss to Detroit, but his underlying playmaking signals plenty of reason for optimism.
During the Knicks’ season‑opening game against the 76ers on Oct. 21, 2026, NBC’s Mike Tirico called attention to heated fan heckling of LeBron James over his new helicopter commute. After a 106‑100 Philly win, courtside fans taunted James about “flying in from New York,” prompting him to shout a profanity‑filled retort that was captured on air. Tirico and Reggie Miller noted Spike Lee’s attempt to defuse the tension, while NBA commissioner Adam Silver defended the Fanatics‑sponsored helicopter deal. James capped his NBA‑record 24th season debut with a grin, brushing off the controversy.
The New England Patriots are quite shorthanded on offense following Sunday’s 26-19 victory versus the New York Jets, and they only have a couple days to prepare for a road matchup against the Chicago Bears. Besides the injuries they will have to overcome, the Pats must stay alert when facing an innovative play-caller like head […] The post Patriots’ Kevin Byard is prepared for Ben Johnson’s shenanigans on TNF appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Going cold would be an understatement. A wild understatement, at that. At one point in the second half, the Detroit Pistons went on a 23-0 run. The Boston Celtics had no answers.
The New York Knicks found themselves needing to replace a key member of last season’s championship team after Mitchell Robinson left for the Boston Celtics via free agency. To address their backup center position, the Knicks turned to a veteran in Andre Drummond. And if opening night was any indication, the veteran big man is […] The post Andre Drummond posts eye-popping numbers before halftime vs. 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Payton Pritchard's role in the Celtics' season opener looked identical to last season, despite a new contract and a team offseason built around maximizing his impact.
Celtics reporter Noa Dalzell recaps the team’s 121-113 loss to the Detreoit Pistons, in which they blew a 22-point lead on the first day of the season. Plus, what to make of Paul George’s spectacular 38-point, 5-steal debut, Jayson Tatum’s struggles, Joe Mazzulla’s lineup decisions, and more. The CLNS Media Network is Powered by: 💰 [...] The post Celtics Blow Opening Game to Pistons, Paul George Shines in Debut appeared first on CLNS Media .
The Boston Celtics, through the first three quarters of their season-opening clash against the Detroit Pistons, appeared to be well on their way to a statement victory on the road. Paul George was on a heater, which helped compensate for a cold shooting night from star man Jayson Tatum. But the Celtics went frigid from […] The post Celtics’ Jayson Tatum admits shot ‘felt good’ despite woes vs. Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Detroit's offense looked more modern in the season opener than it did last season.
Celtics star Jayson Tatum responds to 121-113 loss to Pistons.
Paul George had two seasons to forget with the Philadelphia 76ers, but he looked more like the star he once was in his debut with the Boston Celtics on Tuesday.
The Boston Celtics squandered a 22‑point lead to lose 121‑113 to the Detroit Pistons on opening night. After a dominant first half, highlighted by Paul George’s 38 points, Detroit rallied with a 23‑0 fourth‑quarter run, fueled by Javonte Green’s five threes and a 52.4% shooting stretch. Celtics star Jayson Tatum, who went 1‑for‑10 in the second half, cited poor communication and transition defense as key issues, while Derrick White and the team admitted a need to improve rebounding and shot selection. The comeback marks Detroit’s biggest comeback vs. Boston in three decades and leaves the Celtics with a lot to fix before their next home game.
The Boston Celtics could not have asked for a better debut outing from offseason trade acquisition Paul George. George, whom the Celtics acquired for Jaylen Brown in a stunner of a deal a few months ago, went off for 38 points on 12-21 shooting from the field (7-12 from beyond the arc), adding five rebounds, […] The post Celtics’ Derrick White gets candid about Paul George’s 38-point eruption vs. Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Patriots leap to 5th in the Week 7 power rankings after a three‑game winning streak, highlighted by Drake Maye's 26‑19 win over the Jets and a surge to 784 rushing yards in six games. Analysts praise the offense’s resurgence and a solid defense, but warn that injuries—especially to the offensive line—and a short‑week Thursday night showdown at Chicago could stall momentum. With the AFC East race tightening (Bills 5‑1, Patriots 4‑2), the upcoming game will test whether New England can sustain its turnaround.
Paul George turned back the clock in his Boston Celtics debut. He won't put up those numbers every night, but he proved he's still capable of doing it. If that's the gravity he brings, Derrick White should bounce back quite easily!
In the Celtics’ season‑opening loss to Detroit (71‑41 run to erase a 22‑point deficit), Paul George’s 38‑point, five‑rebounds, five‑steals performance couldn’t prevent a historic comeback—the biggest on Opening Day since 1997. Duncan Robinson poured in 21 points, 15 in the fourth, while Jayson Tatum went cold 1‑10 after halftime and failed to grab a rebound, raising questions about his clutch reliability now that Jaylen Brown is gone. The article argues Boston’s collapse mirrors past blown leads and underscores the need for Tatum to become a consistent finisher as the team embraces a “#DifferentHere” era.
The Boston Celtics may not have started the season off the way they would have wanted to after crumbling in the fourth en route to suffering a 121-113 loss to the Detroit Pistons. However, they have to be very encouraged by what they saw from offseason trade acquisition Paul George. George, whom the Celtics received […] The post Celtics’ Paul George sends blunt message after wasted 38-point effort vs. Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Garden Report reacts to a brutal opening-night collapse as the Celtics blow a 22-point lead and fall to the Pistons, 121-113. The crew breaks down Jayson Tatum’s difficult shooting night, the concerns surrounding Boston’s ability to create offense without Jaylen Brown and a disastrous 23-0 Detroit run that flipped the game. They also discuss [...] The post Celtics Collapse Against Pistons in Season Opener appeared first on CLNS Media .
Not every Pistons lived up to the hype in the season opener.