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Wednesday, October 21, 2026 · Pistons rally past Celtics; 76ers beat Knicks; Thunder defeat Spurs.

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Wednesday, October 21, 2026 · Pistons rally past Celtics; 76ers beat Knicks; Thunder defeat Spurs. · 147 words

The Detroit Pistons rallied to beat the Boston Celtics 121-113 in the NBA season opener on October 20. Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren scored 22 points apiece. Javonte Green added 19 points in the second half. Detroit erased a 22-point deficit and spoiled Paul George’s 38-point Boston debut.

The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the New York Knicks 106-100 in their season opener at Madison Square Garden. Tyrese Maxey led Philadelphia with 28 points. Jaylen Brown added 19 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists in his 76ers debut. LeBron James opened his 24th NBA season with 14 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists.

The Oklahoma City Thunder opened their season with a 116-104 road win over the San Antonio Spurs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points to lead Oklahoma City. The Thunder beat the team that eliminated them in last season’s Western Conference finals.

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  • Last night

    Pistons erase 22-point deficit to beat Celtics 121-113

    Detroit won the October 20 NBA opener behind 22 points each from Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren. Paul George scored 38 in his Boston debut.

    Associated Press via KSAT

  • Last night

    Maxey scores 28 as 76ers defeat Knicks 106-100

    Philadelphia won its October 20 season opener at Madison Square Garden. Jaylen Brown scored 19 points, and LeBron James added 14.

    Associated Press via Local 10

  • Last night

    Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder past Spurs 116-104

    Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points in Oklahoma City’s October 20 season-opening victory at San Antonio.

    Associated Press via Local 10

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