Pistons Beat Celtics 121-113 as Paul George Makes Debut
The NBA season tipped off in Mankato with the Pistons defeating the Celtics 121-113, spoiling Paul George's debut.

Mankato, MN, October 20, 2026 —
The NBA season opened in Mankato with a 121-113 Pistons victory over the Celtics, a result that spoiled Paul George’s debut, according to the information provided.
The summary identifies the teams, the final score and the location, but does not specify the date of the game or the venue. It also does not say which team George debuted for, or provide individual player statistics, scoring details or other game highlights. No information was provided about attendance, coaches’ reactions or what either team said after the game.
The eight-point margin is the only additional measure of the result available from the reported score. The account does not explain how the game unfolded or identify when the Pistons took the lead. It also provides no details about George’s performance or the circumstances surrounding his debut. Those omissions leave the score and the outcome as the central reported facts.
The result gives the season’s opening in Mankato a clear headline: Detroit beat Boston, 121-113, while George’s debut ended in defeat. Further details about the game were not included in the summary, so individual contributions and the teams’ plans following the opener cannot be established from the available information.
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