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Celtics drop their season opener to Detroit

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 The 2026-27 NBA season is now underway. It's Boston Celtics versus Detroit Pistons - the top two teams in the previous season.


Joe Mazzulla is starting Jayson Tatum, Mitchell Robinson, Derrick White, Paul George - and Jordan Walsh. Jordan is active early on, and his massive wingspan is such a weapon for Boston.

It is no surprise that Jayson Tatum is running the show. Everything is going thjrough him, but thus far "The Green" are picking up turnovers too damn fast. Detroit is giving nothing to the Celtics. 

Still in the first quarter a Tatum-to-Queta pass produces a gorgeous score. Things are looking up for Boston. Interesting to see Payton Pritchard work in the paint. Many would say a little guy doesn't belong there. Thankfully. Payton has ignored that mind-set.

The game is tied at 35-35 with 8:40 left in the second quarter. Robinson is on the bench with an ankle issue, but Luka Garza is working hard out there and doing some good things at both ends of the court. He may have more value than .that projected for him by the end of this season

With 4+ minutes left in the first half, the Celtics are clicking. Celtics are on a 15-0 run. Tatum showing his versatility with a pass to George for a 3-pointer. PG13 may surprise his naysayers. It's 58-45 in favor of Boston at the half-mark.

To open up the third quarter, another laser pass from Tatum to PG13 for the score. Celtics are on a run.It is 63-47 (Celtics) early in the second half. Now, Paul George is on fire. Celtics lead 72-52.

Stay tuned on the production from Paul George. Halfway through the 3rd quarter, he is the story of the game. It is only one incomplete contest, but this old guy may still have a lot in the tank.

The Pistons started to come back with lock=down defense, making the game competitive. Detroit was not making Boston's start to the season any easier.  And Detroit's Javonte Green (former Celtic) is wreaking havoc with his former team.

And now Duncan Robertson starts to exert himself for Detroit. He notched 20 points by the half-way point of the final quarter. It is now 107-99 in favor of the Pistons. 

Final score. 121-113 with the Pistons the victors. 









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