Celtics
PistonsThe Detroit Pistons came back to beat the Boston Celtics 121-113 on Tuesday, October 20, at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI. They trailed by 6 after three quarters.
The Celtics led 58-45 at halftime. The Celtics still led 88-82 after three quarters, but the Pistons won the fourth quarter 39-25.
Top performers
Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 22 points on 8-of-18 shooting, with 8 assists. Jalen Duren added 22 points and 9 rebounds. For the Celtics, Paul George had 38 points on 12-of-21 shooting, including 7 3-pointers, with 5 rebounds and 5 steals. Derrick White added 17 points and 8 assists.
Double-doubles: Jayson Tatum (13 points and 11 assists); Ausar Thompson (11 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists).
- Paul George (BOS): 38 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST, 12-21 FG, 31 MIN
- Cade Cunningham (DET): 22 PTS, 4 REB, 8 AST, 8-18 FG, 35 MIN
- Jalen Duren (DET): 22 PTS, 9 REB, 1 AST, 8-13 FG, 28 MIN
- Duncan Robinson (DET): 21 PTS, 2 REB, 2 AST, 5-10 FG, 28 MIN
- Javonte Green (DET): 19 PTS, 4 REB, 0 AST, 5-10 FG, 18 MIN
- Payton Pritchard (BOS): 17 PTS, 4 REB, 1 AST, 4-9 FG, 28 MIN
Context
The Pistons improved to 1-0, while the Celtics fell to 0-1. It was the teams' first meeting of the season.
Up next: the Pistons visit the Wizards on Thursday, Nov 12; the Celtics host the Mavericks on Sunday, Nov 15.
Attendance: 20,178 at Little Caesars Arena. Officials: Ed Malloy, Kevin Scott and Aaron Smith.