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East-Leading Pistons Visit Celtics Tonight for Third Meeting at TD Garden

Detroit enters on a three-game run against a Boston team missing Jayson Tatum.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 26: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics dribbles the ball to the basket against Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons during the second half at the TD Garden on November 26, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images)
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Boston, MA - December 15 - Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) is surrounded by Detroit Pistons forwards Isaiah Stewart (28), Duncan Robinson (55) and Ronald Holland II (5) during the first half of a NBA game. (Photo By Matt Stone/Boston Herald).
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Overview

  • Tipoff is 7 p.m. ET at TD Garden for the third matchup, with the season series tied after Detroit’s 119-113 win on Oct. 26 and Boston’s 117-114 win on Nov. 26.
  • The Pistons are 20-5 and first in the East after a 142-115 win over Atlanta, while the Celtics are 15-10 and in third place.
  • Jayson Tatum remains out with an Achilles injury and Payton Pritchard is questionable with a neck spasm.
  • Cade Cunningham is averaging 26.9 points, 6.1 rebounds and 9.1 assists; Jaylen Brown has averaged 37.0 points across the two meetings.
  • Oddsmakers slightly favor Boston at home (around -1.5) with a total near 229–230, and the game will air on NBC Sports Boston and Peacock.