Paul George scores 38 in Celtics debut as Pistons stun Celtics
The short version
- Paul George scored 38 points in his Boston Celtics debut.
- The Detroit Pistons defeated the Boston Celtics 121-113 in the NBA season opener.
- Duncan Robinson scored 15 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter.
- Paul George was fined $2,000 for flopping during the game.
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- The outcome of the NBA's review of the flopping call.
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Fox News Why the Pistons on the moneyline could be the play in today’s NBA season opener vs. the Celtics
The Guardian Robinson sparks 23-0 run as Pistons stun Celtics in NBA season opener
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- Fox News, right-leaningPaul George reflects on health after injury-riddled 76ers stint, strong Celtics debut
- Fox News, right-leaningBoston Celtics’ Paul George hit with flopping fine after 38-point debut ends in collapse
- The Guardian, left-leaningRobinson sparks 23-0 run as Pistons stun Celtics in NBA season opener
- Fox News, right-leaningWhy the Pistons on the moneyline could be the play in today’s NBA season opener vs. the Celtics
- New York Post, right-leaningCeltics vs. Pistons prediction: Boston takes season opener on the road