Pistons power past Celtics in home opener

Coty M. Davis, The Detroit News on Oct 26, 2025

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DETROIT — For coach J.B. Bickerstaff, the start of the season is always exciting, particularly when his team is hosting a home opener. The Detroit Pistons (2-1) played their first regular-season home game at Little Caesars Arena and, as they did in last season's resurgence, the fans created an electrifying atmosphere.

After knocking off a slow start, the Pistons gave their fans something to celebrate in a 119-113 win over the Boston Celtics on Sunday afternoon.

Jalen Duren recorded his first double-double of the season with 24 points and 17 rebounds. Ausar Thompson added 21 points, 12 rebounds, three assists and two steals. Cade Cunningham finished with 25 points on 8-of-18 shooting and eight assists.

Jaylen Brown led the way for the Celtics with a game-high 41 points on 12-of-25 shooting, 5 of 9 on 3-point shooting.

The Pistons have won two straight after opening the season with a loss in Chicago last Wednesday.

The Celtics are 0-3 to start the year.

The Celtics raced out to a 19-7 lead before the Pistons’ narrowed the deficit to nine, 33-24, to close the first quarter. A 36-25 advantage for Detroit in the second quarter had the Pistons leading 60-58 at halftime.

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