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Pistons erase 22-point deficit on opening day

Largest opening-day comeback since 1997-98

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The Pistons’ 22-point comeback is the largest comeback on the first day of an NBA season in the play-by-play era (since Via @NBAPR on X

What happened: Detroit moved ahead live in the season opener. The rally stands as the largest on an opening day in the play-by-play era since 1997-98.

Why it matters: It puts Detroit alone in the record book for opening-day rallies. An early rally of that scale gives the opener a historic marker.

What to watch: Detroit plays out the closing minutes ahead in the opener.

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