Knicks vs. 76ers live updates: 2026-27 NBA opening night continues as New York begins title defense

The 2026-27 NBA season tipped off with a tripleheader on Tuesday to begin the 82-game marathon, beginning with a thrilling afternoon tip-off in Detroit with the Pistons hosting the Celtics. The Celtics, thanks to a red-hot start from the newly acquired Paul George, jumped out to a lead that grew as large as 22 points in the third quarter.

But that didn't last as Detroit, fresh off earning the East's No. 1 seed with a 60-win season a year ago, stormed back with an outside-shooting onslaught in the second half. The final result was a 121-113 victory for the Pistons. Detroit was led by Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren with 22 points apiece, but the outside shooting of Duncan Robinson (21 points) and Javonte Green (19) keyed the comeback. Robinson and Green went a combined 10 of 17 from 3-point distance.

For Boston, George led the way with 38 points but Jayson Tatum struggled mightily, scoring only 13 on 6 of 23 shooting.

Next, it will be on to ring night in New York, where the Knicks will raise their first championship banner in Madison Square Garden since 1973. After Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and company get their new jewelry…

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