SOCIAL MEDIA:
DETROIT, MICH. ~ The Detroit Pistons are the first team in the NBA this year to earn a win, taking a 121-113 victory over the Boston Celtics in the first game of the regular season at Little Caesars Arena. Detroit was down by 22 points in the second half but crawled back to take the win thanks to clutch shooting from guard Duncan Robinson and forward Javonte Green.
Robinson finished with 21 points while Green added 19 off the bench. Both All-Star point guard Cade Cunningham and center Jalen Duren led the way with 22 points each.
Pistons’ forward Ausar Thompson recorded a double-double and also locked up Celtics’ All-Star Jayson Tatum. Tatum finished 6-23 from the field and 0-7 from three point range.
Detroit will hit the road for their first away game against the Miami Heat on Friday night. Tipoff is set for 8 p.m.
