The Detroit Pistons kick off the 2026-27 campaign 1-0 after taking down the Boston Celtics 121-113 in the season opener. At one point, it appeared the club was on its way to a loss, but the team managed to overcome a 22-point deficit in the second half.

That comeback from 22 points down just so happened to make NBA history not seen in 29 years. The Pistons became the first franchise in the play-by-play era (1997-98) to overcome a 22-point deficit and earn the victory on the first day of a season, according to the NBA Communications page on X.

“The Pistons' 22-point comeback is the largest comeback on the first day of an NBA season in the play-by-play era (since 1997-98),” NBA Communications said.

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