The 2025-26 NBA season just kicked off with a historic bang! The Detroit Pistons pulled off a 22-point comeback at home against the Celtics, winning 121-113 and making some serious history in the process. This wasn’t just any comeback; it was the largest rally on the first day of an NBA season since records started being kept in 1997-98. Think about that, this happened in the very first game for any team this season, and they did it against a squad with championship hopes. Wild!
Detroit’s Unprecedented Opening Day Upset
Can you believe the Pistons went on a dominant 23-0 run? That’s what it took to absolutely flip a game the Celtics thought they had locked down. Detroit was trailing by a whopping 22 points at one point, with the score sitting at 72-50 in the third quarter. It looked grim, especially with Paul George cooking in his Celtics debut. But the Pistons just kept grinding, turning what seemed like a guaranteed loss into a comfortable win. Talk about starting the season with a statement!
Celtics’ Cold Shooting and Pistons’ Hot Hands
Paul George absolutely lit it up for the Celtics, dropping 38 points on 12-of-21 shooting in his first game with the squad. But it wasn’t enough to secure the win, mainly because Jayson Tatum had a nightmare performance, shooting a brutal 6-of-23 from the field. Oof. On the Pistons’ side, Duncan Robinson was a huge spark, adding 21 points and draining five 3-pointers. He, along with Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren, was critical in bringing that comeback to life. Coach J.B. Bickerstaff definitely won’t want his team to dig themselves into such a hole again, but you gotta hand it to them for fighting their way out.
The Pistons are officially on the board with a win, and you know they’re riding high after that. Next up, they’ve got a matchup on Friday against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the new-look Heat. You can bet they’ll be bringing that comeback energy with them.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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