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The new NBA season got underway with the Detroit Pistons claiming a thrilling 121-113 home victory over the Boston Celtics.
The Pistons mounted a stunning comeback after trailing by as many as 22 points. The Celtics collapsed in the fourth quarter, which Detroit dominated by a 39-25 margin.
Trailing 99-89 in the final period, Detroit unleashed a decisive 23-0 run that completely shifted the momentum and sealed the win.
Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren led the Pistons with 22 points apiece. Cunningham also dished out 8 assists and grabbed 4 rebounds, while Duren collected 9 boards. Duncan Robinson contributed 21 points, sinking 5 three-pointers, while Ausar Thompson posted a double-double with 11 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 assists.
Paul George had a stellar debut for Boston, pouring in a game-high 38 points alongside 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 5 steals. The veteran forward was deadly from deep, knocking down 7 of his 12 three-point attempts.
However, Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum endured a difficult night, finishing with just 13 points on 6-of-23 shooting from the floor (including 0-of-7 from beyond the arc), though he did manage to grab 11 rebounds.
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