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LeBron James and Sixers spoil Knicks’ title party as Thunder and Pistons win NBA openers

The Guardian Australia - Sport · 21 October 2026 at 9:35 am

LeBron James and Sixers spoil Knicks’ title party as Thunder and Pistons win NBA openers

Detroit erase 22-point deficit to beat Boston 121-113 Paul George scores 38 points on Celtics debut in defeat Robinson scores 15 of his 21 points in fourth quarter Duncan Robinson scored 15 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter as the Detroit Pistons reeled off 23 unanswered points to beat the visiting Boston Celtics 121-113 in the NBA’s regular-season opener on Tuesday afternoon.

Jalen Duren and Cade Cunningham scored 22 points apiece for the Pistons, who led the Eastern Conference with 60 wins last season.

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LeBron James and Sixers spoil Knicks’ title party as Thunder and Pistons win NBA openers

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