Pistons Overcome 17-Point Deficit to Beat Celtics 119-113 in Home Opener

The Detroit Pistons defeated the Boston Celtics 119-113 in their Little Caesars Arena home opener, improving to 2-1 on the season. Cade Cunningham led Detroit with 25 points and eight assists while Jalen Duren added 24 points and 17 rebounds; Ausar Thompson (21) and Tobias Harris (18) provided additional scoring support. Jaylen Brown paced Boston with a game-high 41 points as the Celtics led by as much as 17 early before Detroit rallied. The Pistons dominated the second and third quarters, converting 30 second‑chance points and carrying a 13-point lead into the fourth before holding off a late Celtics push. The win was powered by an electric home crowd and comes as Boston adjusts without injured Jayson Tatum and several departed veterans, leaving the Celtics 0-3 to start the year. Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff also warned players to be mindful of conversations with outsiders amid the NBA gambling scandal, a topic drawing attention in Detroit.