The Boston Celtics (2-0) play the Detroit Pistons (0-2) at 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, October 26, 2024 on NBCS-BOS and FDSDET.
The Celtics are coming off of a 122-102 win against the Wizards in their most recent game on Thursday. The Pistons’ last outing was a 113-101 loss to the Cavaliers on Friday. In the victory, Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 27 points. Cade Cunningham’s team-high 33 points paced the Pistons in the losing effort.
When is Celtics vs. Pistons?
This matchup between the Celtics and Pistons is scheduled to tip off on Saturday, October 26, 2024. You should expect the opening tip at 7:00 PM ET.
Where to watch Celtics vs. Pistons
The Celtics and Pistons will take to the floor at Little Caesars Arena for this matchup on October 26, and if you’d like to catch the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on NBCS-BOS, FDSDET.
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Celtics Stats, Odds & Insights (2023-24)
Last year, the Celtics were second-best in the NBA offensively (120.6 points scored per game) and fifth-best defensively (109.2 points conceded).
Last season the 120.6 points per game the Celtics averaged were only 1.6 more than the Pistons conceded (119.0).
Boston was the best squad in the league in 3-pointers made (16.5 per game) and second-best in 3-point percentage (38.8%) last year.
The Celtics covered the spread in a higher percentage of their home games than road games last season. They covered 22 times in 41 opportunities when playing at home, and they covered 19 times in 41 opportunities in road games.
Pistons Stats, Odds & Insights (2023-24)
The Pistons’ 109.9 points per game were only 0.7 more points than the 109.2 the Celtics allowed.
While Detroit was in the bottom five in the NBA in threes per game with 11.0 (second-worst), it ranked 25th in the league with a 34.8% three-point percentage.
Last year, the Pistons were 18-22-0 at home against the spread (.450 winning percentage). On the road, they were 21-20-1 ATS (.500).
Celtics Key Players (2023-24)
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jayson Tatum | 74 | 26.9 | 8.1 | 4.9 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 3.1 |
Jaylen Brown | 70 | 23.0 | 5.5 | 3.6 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 2.1 |
Kristaps Porzingis | 57 | 20.1 | 7.2 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
Derrick White | 73 | 15.2 | 4.2 | 5.2 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 2.7 |
Jrue Holiday | 69 | 12.5 | 5.4 | 4.8 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 2.0 |
Pistons Key Players (2023-24)
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cade Cunningham | 62 | 22.7 | 4.3 | 7.5 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 1.9 |
Tobias Harris | 70 | 17.2 | 6.5 | 3.1 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 1.3 |
Jaden Ivey | 77 | 15.4 | 3.4 | 3.8 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 1.6 |
Tim Hardaway Jr. | 79 | 14.4 | 3.2 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 2.7 |
Jalen Duren | 61 | 13.8 | 11.6 | 2.4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.0 |
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