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1 min read • 20 Oct 2026

George's 38 not enough as Pistons rally to defeat Celtics

Paul George poured in 38 points in his Celtics debut, but it wasn't enough as the Pistons rallied late to down Boston 121-113 in Tuesday's season opener....

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1 min read • 20 Oct 2026

Redick says Lakers' 'biggest unknown' is how they will deal with adversity

JJ Redick said the Lakers' "biggest unknown" is how his new-look roster sans LeBron James will deal with adversity....

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1 min read • 20 Oct 2026

Knicks hang banner for NBA Cup title after all

The Knicks on Tuesday hung a banner at Madison Square Garden to celebrate the NBA Cup title they won last season....

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1 min read • 20 Oct 2026

Hornets rule out Knueppel, White for opener

The Hornets will be without guards Kon Knueppel and Coby White as well as veteran forward Grant Williams as they open their season Wednesday at Brooklyn....

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3 min read • 20 Oct 2026

Stephen Curry expected to play Wednesday against the Lakers after injury scare

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 16: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors shoots the ball during their preseason game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Chase Center on October 16, 2026 in San Francisco, ...

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3 min read • 20 Oct 2026

Celtics announce starting lineup before opening game against Pistons

DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 19: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons plays defense during the game against Derrick White #9 of the Boston Celtics on January 19, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO U...

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3 min read • 20 Oct 2026

Where to watch 76ers vs. Knicks opening night, championship ceremony for free

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. The road to “Knicks in 5” Pt. II starts tonight.A little over thre...

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2 min read • 20 Oct 2026

AJ Dybantsa injury update bad news for Wizards' opener vs Bucks

The Washington Wizards have officially ruled out No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, AJ Dybantsa, for their regular season opener against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday, Oct. 21, after he suffered an ankle injury...

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7 min read • 20 Oct 2026

How long will MPJ be a Net? Does controversy matter?

MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 14: Michael Porter Jr. #17 of the Brooklyn Nets moves the ball against the Miami Heat on October 14, 2026 at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that,...

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10 min read • 20 Oct 2026

Celtics vs Pistons live updates: NBA season opens with weekday matinee

The 2026-27 NBA regular season has officially tipped off, and the league's opening day never arrived earlier, beginning with a rare matinee between two Eastern Conference contenders.The Detroit Pistons are hosting th...

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3 min read • 20 Oct 2026

Pistons storm back from 22-point hole to spoil Paul George’s historic Celtics debut, win NBA’s season opener

Paul George made history in his Boston Celtics debut. But it wasn’t enough to fend of the determined Detroit Pistons.The Pistons looked down and out at home in Tuesday’s NBA season opener as the Celtics opened a 72-5...

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14 min read • 20 Oct 2026

100 bold NBA predictions for 2026-27, forecasting every team's season

Here are 100 predictions ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season:East:Atlanta Hawks • Boston Celtics • Brooklyn Nets • Charlotte Hornets • Chicago Bulls • Cleveland Cavaliers • Detroit Pistons • Indiana Pacers • ...

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