Celtics and Pistons headline NBA's season-opening triple-header
The 2026-27 campaign tips off with three games, including Boston against Detroit, which airs Tuesday on NBC and Peacock starting at 2:50 PM ET.
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What happened
The NBA is opening its 2026-27 season with three marquee games: Celtics vs. Pistons, 76ers vs. Knicks, and Thunder vs. Spurs. The Celtics-Pistons game is scheduled to air at 2:50 PM ET on NBC and Peacock. SportsLine's model has also released betting picks for the Celtics-Pistons opener.
Why it matters
The reports state no broader stakes.
Timeline
- Oct 20, 6:08 AM ET: The NBA scheduled three marquee games to open the 2026-27 season.
- Oct 20, 9:32 AM ET: Broadcast of the Celtics-Pistons game was set to start at 2:50 PM ET on NBC and Peacock.
- Oct 20, 1:12 PM ET: SportsLine's proven model released its best bets for the Pistons-Celtics opener on Tuesday.
Coverage
- Celtics vs. Pistons odds, prediction, time: 2026 NBA Opening Night picks by proven model (cbssports.com)
- How to watch Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons: TV/live stream info for 2026 NBA Season Tip-off (Yahoo Sports)
- NBA opens with historic triple-header: Key insights, how to watch games (Yahoo Sports)
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