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The Celtics will start the 2026-27 NBA season with a matinee game against the Pistons.
Boston will launch a new era on Tuesday, as the team is set to play without Jaylen Brown on the roster for the first time since the 2015-16 campaign. The Celtics will rely on Jayson Tatum and offseason acquisition Paul George to carry the two-way load on the wing.
Detroit, meanwhile, is looking to prove that last year's impressive run to the top of the Eastern Conference standings wasn't a fluke.
Follow along right here for updates and highlights from the game between the Celtics and Pistons.
Celtics vs. Pistons score
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Celtics vs. Pistons updates, highlights from NBA season opener
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Celtics vs. Pistons date, start time
- Date: Tuesday, Oct. 20
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
Celtics vs. Pistons is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The game will be played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Boston Celtics schedule 2026-27
Here is the upcoming schedule for the Celtics:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
| Oct. 20 | at Pistons | 3 p.m. |
| Oct. 23 | vs. Knicks | 7 p.m. |
| Oct. 26 | vs. Bulls | 7:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 27 | vs. Nets | 7:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 30 | vs. Bulls | 7:30 p.m. |
Detroit Pistons schedule 2026-27
Here is the upcoming schedule for the Pistons:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
| Oct. 20 | vs. Celtics | 3 p.m. |
| Oct. 23 | at Heat | 8 p.m. |
| Oct. 25 | at 76ers | 7:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 27 | at Knicks | 8 p.m. |
| Oct. 28 | vs. Hornets | 7 p.m. |