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For coach J.B. Bickerstaff, the start of the season is always exciting, particularly when his team is hosting a home opener.
Fresh off a 2025 season where they shattered any and all expectations, the Detroit Pistons were a team many had their eyes on heading into the 2026 campaign. De
The catalyst for Detroit’s matinee victory, characterized by both Bickerstaff and Ausar Thompson as an “identity win,” was the momentum generated from its defensive grit during the middle quarters. Javonte Green, Isaiah Stewart and Ron Holland II jump-started the Pistons with their second-unit energy.
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Boston Celtics keep fans guessing over Jaylen Brown ahead of Pelicans game
Outside of Brown, Jayson Tatum is the only other player on the team's injury report, as he continues to rehab following his Achilles tendon tear during the Eastern Conference semifinals loss to the New York Knicks last season. Beyond the star forwards, Mazzulla will have a fully healthy roster to choose from.
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla had a message for his team after a second-half collapse against the Detroit Pistons, which dropped the 2024 NBA champs to an 0-3 start for their 2025-26 season.