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Robinson sparks 23-0 run as Pistons stun Celtics in NBA season opener

Source: Sport | The Guardian · Published: 20 October 2026

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.

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