Paul George scored 38 points in his Boston Celtics debut but could not prevent a second-half collapse in a 121-113 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday. After the game, the nine-time All-Star discussed his return to the court, his physical progress and what Boston must improve after surrendering a 22-point lead. “Felt great competing […]
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Paul George delivered a historic performance in his Boston Celtics debut, but it wasn’t enough to prevent a stunning 121-113 opening night defeat to the Detroit Pistons. The 36-year-old finished with 38 points, 5 rebounds, 5 steals and 3 assists, shooting 12-of-21 from the field and seven-of-12 from beyond the arc. His 38 points marked […]
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Jayson Tatum acknowledged that he needed to improve after the Boston Celtics squandered a 22-point lead in a 121-113 season-opening loss to the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday. Tatum finished with 13 points and 11 assists but struggled with his shooting, making six of 23 attempts from the field and missing all seven of his three-point […]
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Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff credited his team’s defense, resilience and collective effort after Detroit erased a 22-point deficit to beat the Boston Celtics 121-113 in its season opener on Tuesday. The Pistons trailed 72-50 early in the third quarter but rallied to secure the win at Little Caesars Arena. Bickerstaff said the turnaround […]
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Jalen Duren credited the Detroit Pistons’ team culture and resilience after they overcame a 22-point deficit to beat the Boston Celtics 121-113 in their season opener on Tuesday. Detroit trailed 72-50 early in the third quarter before rallying behind a strong second half, with Javonte Green scoring 19 points and Cade Cunningham finishing with 22 […]
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Jaylen Brown said the Philadelphia 76ers still have plenty of work ahead despite opening the season with a 106-100 road victory over the New York Knicks on Tuesday. Brown recorded 19 points, eight rebounds and six assists in his first game since being acquired from the Boston Celtics. Philadelphia rallied from a halftime deficit and […]
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The New England Patriots and Chicago Bears will meet Thursday night in one of Week 7’s most intriguing
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Mitchell Robinson drew the start in his first official game for the Boston Celtics, their season-opener against the Detroit Pistons. In the second quarter of what would be a 121-113 loss, Robinson appeared to tweak his ankle on a battle for a loose ball. After Kevin Huerter missed a corner three, the Celtics center fought […]
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When the story of the Philadelphia 76ers’ Opening Night showdown against the New York Knicks is placed in the annals of basketball history, it will unquestionably go down as a marquee night for Philly’s finest. LeBron James got to ruin the team he almost joined in free agency’s ring night. Nick Nurse – and everyone […]
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A “never say die” mentality continues to define the Detroit Pistons. They found themselves in troubled waters, down by double digits during their regular-season home opener. However, the Pistons climbed out of a 22-point deficit and defeated the Boston Celtics 121-113. The matchup started with a close, back-and-forth first quarter. After a sluggish second quarter […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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: 💰 [...]
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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 […]
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Detroit's offense looked more modern in the season opener than it did last season.