Celtics Begin Season Against Pistons as Tatum Faces New Challenges

The Boston Celtics are set to begin the 2026-27 NBA season with a matchup against the Detroit Pistons. This marks a significant moment for Jayson Tatum, who will start a season without Jaylen Brown following Brown's trade to Philadelphia for Paul George.

Tatum, who missed much of the previous season due to an Achilles injury, is now the sole focal point for the Celtics. Last season, Boston faced an early exit in the playoffs, losing to the 76ers in the first round. The team is looking to enhance its performance with Tatum as the primary leader, starting with a challenging game against a Pistons team that had the best record in the Eastern Conference last season.

As Tatum enters his 10th NBA season, he is among 55 active players who have scored over 10,000 career points, prompting a quiz for fans to identify these players within a seven-minute timeframe.