Fresh off a historic comeback victory to open the NBA season, the Detroit Pistons will try to avoid another slow start Friday when they visit the Miami Heat, who are looking to rebound from a lopsided opening loss.
The Detroit Pistons will hit the road for the first time this season as they’ll face Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat on Friday night at the Kaseya Center. The Pistons began the 2026-27 season with a thrilling come-from-behind 121-113 home win over the Boston Celtics at Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday afternoon.
The Detroit Pistons opened up the 2026-27 NBA season with a playoff-caliber win over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday afternoon at Little Caesars Arena. Trailing by as many as 22 points in the second half, the Pistons' offense ignited in the fourth quarter, going on a 23-0 scoring run to beat the Celtics 121-113.
Throughout NBA history, only 40 players have scored 60 or more points during an NBA regular-season game. How many of the 40 can you name in six minutes?
Even after claiming 60 wins and the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference last season, the Pistons came into the 2026-27 NBA campaign with one major question looming over their head.
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
The Detroit Pistons’ incredible 121-113 come-from-behind win against the Boston Celtics will be remembered for two things. Fighting back from 22 points down in the third to erupt for a 23-0 run in the fourth, and Javonte Green’s 19 second-half points, which spoiled Paul George’s debut as he went for 38 points for the Celtics.
How many of the players to make at least five three-pointers in at least 70 NBA games can you name in five minutes?
When trailing by 22 points to the Boston Celtics in the third quarter, the Detroit Pistons relied on their blueprint. The one thing they are famed for.
The consensus on the Detroit Pistons heading into the 2026-27 season was down, as they lost solid veteran contributor Tobias Harris in free agency. Moreover, they did not make many meaningful additions to the roster this past offseason, and they had to deal with the drawn-out restricted free agency of Jalen Duren.
A “never say die” mentality continues to define the Detroit Pistons. They found themselves in troubled waters, down by double digits during their regular-season home opener.
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Despite a cold start, the Detroit Pistons welcomed the 2026-27 NBA season with a comeback victory over the Boston Celtics, 121-113. After being down by as much as 22, the Pistons fought back into the game and clamped down on the Celtics when it mattered most.
The Detroit Pistons put forth a winning effort by defeating the Boston Celtics 121-113 in their regular season opener. The victory was not the prettiest, but the Pistons have made gritty victories a part of their identity.
The Detroit Pistons kick off the 2026-27 campaign 1-0 after taking down the Boston Celtics 121-113 in the season opener. At one point, it appeared the club was on its way to a loss, but the team managed to overcome a 22-point deficit in the second half.
Duncan Robinson scored 15 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter as Detroit reeled off 23 unanswered points and downed the visiting Boston Celtics, 121-113, in the NBA's regular season opener on Tuesday afternoon.
After trading guard Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason, the Boston Celtics want Tatum to cement himself as a clear No. 1. He didn't look ready to assume that role in Boston's 121-113 loss to the Detroit Pistons in the Celtics season opener on Tuesday.
If the opening game of the 2026-27 NBA season between the Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons was any indication of how the entire year will go, it's going to be a season for the ages.
Detroit Pistons rookie Ebuka Okorie has a big opportunity ahead of him ahead of the regular season opener against the Boston Celtics. The 19-year-old guard is in a crowded Pistons backcourt, but his preseason form may have forced head coach J.B.
The Detroit Pistons are in a much better position than most fans think. While they don’t appear to have the offensive upside that other teams possess, they have their superstar, their young core is locked in financially for the next five years, and the team has rebuilt its offense to survive the playoffs.
The Detroit Pistons are preparing for another season with significant expectations, but one member of their roster has been making an impact that goes well beyond the basketball court.
The Detroit Pistons have locked in their commitment to Ron Holland II, exercising the fourth-year team option on the forward’s rookie-scale contract for the 2027-28 season.
The Pistons have picked up their rookie scale team option on Ron Holland for the 2027/28 season, according to Keith Smith of Spotrac (Twitter link) and RealGM’s transaction log.
The Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons will help launch the 2026-27 NBA regular season Tuesday afternoon with an Eastern Conference matchup that brings two talented teams together for the opening game of a historic television tripleheader.
The Detroit Pistons used their 2026-27 preseason schedule to get many of their new pieces in sync. Their 3-1 exhibition record showed the team is still committed to defense and working together to find success on the basketball court.
The Detroit Pistons completed a routine but necessary piece of roster housekeeping over the weekend by waiving forward John Ukomadu and swingman Brice Williams, via the NBA transaction log.
Jalen Duren has his new contract. His preseason debut is still pending. The Pistons center has been progressing since reporting late to training camp, but coach J.B.
The Detroit Pistons, owners of the best record in the East last season, are bringing back largely the same squad in 2026-27.
Jalen Duren and the Detroit Pistons agreed to a five-year, $200 million contract Thursday night, ending a dispute that kept the All-Star center out of training camp.
The Detroit Pistons were the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference last season, and Jalen Duren was a huge part of the team's success.
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