Brief
Pistons rally past Celtics in NBA season opener
Duncan Robinson sparked a 23‑point surge as Detroit overcame Boston's early lead.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Duncan Robinson scored 15 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter as the Detroit Pistons erased a 13‑point halftime deficit to beat the Boston Celtics 121‑113 on Oct. 20, 2026, according to the Guardian.
What happened
Boston led 58‑45 at the break, extending the margin to 72‑50 early in the third quarter. Detroit narrowed the gap, and a 23‑0 run in the final minutes, highlighted by Robinson’s 11 straight points, gave the Pistons a 112‑99 lead with 3:33 left. The Celtics cut it to four points, but Pistons guard Javonte Green sealed the win with two free throws in the final seconds.
What was said
The Guardian reported that Paul George scored a game‑high 38 points in his Celtics debut, while Jayson Tatum was limited to 13 points on 6‑for‑23 shooting.
Key facts
- Detroit Pistons defeated Boston Celtics 121-113 (theguardian.com)
- Duncan Robinson scored 15 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter (theguardian.com)
- Paul George had 38 points in his Celtics debut (theguardian.com)
Sources
- [1] theguardian.com — originally reported as “Robinson sparks 23-0 run as Pistons stun Celtics in NBA season opener”
