NBA opening day: Celtics-Pistons, 76ers-Knicks, Thunder-Spurs results, highlights

The 2026-27 season commenced with a tripleheader. Here are all the results and highlights from the opening slate.

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Pistons kick off season vs. Celtics with NBA's largest opening day comeback

The Pistons rallied from a 22-point deficit against the Celtics to pull off the largest comeback on the first day of an NBA season in the play-by-play era.

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Paul George's 38-point debut not enough as Piston rally late to down Celtics

Paul George scored 38 points -- the most by a Celtic in his debut, and the fifth most by a player in his first game with an NBA franchise -- in a 121-113 defeat to the Pistons on Tuesday. But as George put it: "I'm not a moral victory guy."

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NBA season tips off with Pistons rallying to beat Celtics 121-113, spoiling Paul George's debut

Javonte Green scored 19 points after not playing in the first half and Cade Cunningham finished with 22 points and eight assists, helping the Detroit Pistons come back and beat the

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"He’s getting drug tested tonight", "Better than Jaylen Brown" - NBA Fans Go Crazy As Paul George Unleashes Scoring Carnage In Celtics Debut

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Boston Celtics vs. Detroit Pistons: Game Highlights

Boston Celtics vs. Detroit Pistons: Game Highlights

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NBA championship and MVP odds: Spurs, Thunder tied entering season; Wemby ahead of SGA

Each team's odds to win the NBA title, conference and division, plus MVP odds.

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Raptors start 2026-27 season at home against the Bulls

Chicago Bulls vs. Toronto Raptors

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How to Watch the NBA in Australia 2026-27 | ESPN on Disney+

Watch the 2026-27 NBA season live on ESPN via Disney+. Opening week schedule in AEDT, prices, Prime Video, League Pass and every Aussie in the NBA.

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2026-27 NBA season preview: Rankings, predictions, odds

Here's everything you need to know for all 30 NBA teams for the season, including storylines, stats and predictions ahead of opening night.

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Chicago Bulls: Game Highlights

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Chicago Bulls: Game Highlights

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Bucks adjust home opener to avoid World Series time conflict

The Bucks are going to have an afternoon tipoff for their Oct. 23 home opener with the Bulls to avoid a direct conflict with Game 1 of the World Series.

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"Some Good Old Celtics Fan Agenda Here": Sixers Fans Slam Bill Simmons For Saying Philly Could Finish in Play-In

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"Already regrets being in Boston", "Double agent in Locker room" - NBA Fans Go Wild As Mitchell Robinson Skips Celtics Introduction Presser

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"Jayson Tatum never getting this type of love" - NBA Fans Abuzz As Jaylen Brown Gets Street Named After Him At His Boston Farewell Party

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