{
  "id": 15917748,
  "title": "How the Pistons’ pulled off the NBA’s biggest opening day comeback ever",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/how-the-pistons-pulled-off-the-nbas-biggest-opening-day-comeback-ever",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-21T16:28:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SB Nation",
    "slug": "sb-nation",
    "url": "https://www.sbnation.com/nba/1133127/how-the-pistons-pulled-off-the-nbas-biggest-opening-day-comeback-ever"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Detroit Pistons staged an incredible comeback on the NBA's opening night, beating the Boston Celtics 121-113. The rare 3 p.m. local start time didn't dampen the intensity of the matchup between two of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. Paul George scored for Boston midway through the third quarter, putting the team up 22 points, but the Pistons responded quickly. Subbing Javonte Green in for the first time, Detroit began a 23-0 fourth quarter run that saw the team hold the Celtics scoreless for five minutes in crunch time. Jalen Duren led the way with 22 points and nine rebounds, while Javonte Green made a significant impact by knocking down 5-of-8 threes, many of them wide open. Green's defense also proved crucial by helping Jayson Tatum settle for tough jumpers. The Pistons' relentless defense, highlighted by their 49-39 rebounding edge, enabled them to outplay the Celtics. The win marked the biggest opening night comeback in league history and is a testament to the Pistons' gritty culture and determination.",
  "summary": "DETROIT — Jalen Duren looked like a heavyweight boxer who had just gone three rounds 45 minutes before the Detroit Pistons faced the Boston Celtics for the NBA’s 2026-27 season opener on Tuesday afternoon. Duren, wearing white cutoffs and black Pistons sweatpants, was already dripping with perspiration as he put in extra work on his […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}