Pistons rally from 22-point deficit to beat Celtics

The Detroit Pistons rallied from a 22-point deficit to beat the Boston Celtics 121-113 in the season opener Tuesday, handing Boston a loss despite a 38-point debut from Paul George. Detroit trailed by as many as 22 points before cutting into the lead in the third quarter and taking control in the fourth. The Celtics had held a one-point advantage after the first quarter, then built their largest lead early in the third. Detroit’s comeback was powered by a late surge and timely three-point shooting. George, making his first appearance for Boston after joining from Philadelphia, scored 38 points and made seven three-pointers. A game account described the total as the highest ever by a player in a Celtics debut. His scoring helped Boston establish its lead, but Detroit rallied to claim the win. Javonte Green scored 19 points for Detroit, including key baskets during the comeback, while Jalen Duren added 22 points and nine rebounds. Duncan Robinson scored 21 points and made five of nine attempts from beyond the arc. Cade Cunningham finished with 22 points and eight assists. Boston’s Jayson Tatum had 13 points and 11 assists, but shot 6-for-23 from the field and missed all seven of...