Celtics vs. Pistons score, live updates: NBA season tips off in Detroit as Boston opens post-Jaylen Brown era
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Key Points:
- The 2026-27 NBA season opens with the Boston Celtics facing the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, with tipoff at 3 p.m. ET.
- The Celtics enter the season without Jaylen Brown, who was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George and multiple future draft picks, placing Jayson Tatum back as the team's focal point.
- The Detroit Pistons resolved a lengthy contract dispute with restricted free agent Jalen Duren, signing him to a five-year, $200 million deal just before the season started.
- Detroit aims to improve after a disappointing second-round playoff exit last season despite being the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.
- The season opener will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock, with live updates and highlights available on Yahoo Sports.
