The Boston Celtics narrowly defeated the Detroit Pistons 124-118, maintaining their undefeated start to the season. Despite leading by 23 points in the second quarter, the Celtics faced a strong comeback from the Pistons, who briefly took the lead in the third quarter. Jayson Tatum led Boston with 37 points, while Payton Pritchard contributed significantly off the bench with 19 points. Detroit's Jaden Ivey and Cade Cunningham combined for 47 points, demonstrating the Pistons' competitive spirit despite their 0-3 start. Jaylen Brown's pre-game comments about the Pistons fueled Detroit's spirited performance, showcasing their intent to challenge perceptions of them as easy opponents. The Celtics' victory came despite the absence of key players Kristaps Porzingis and Sam Hauser due to injuries.