Pistons vs Celtics
Mon, Jan 19
Final
Pistons
Pistons
(30 - 10)
104
-
103
Celtics
Celtics
(26 - 15)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pistons | 26 | 33 | 25 | 20 | 104 |
| Celtics | 29 | 22 | 31 | 21 | 103 |
Venue: Little Caesars Arena
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Cade Cunningham
DET | #2 | G
16
3
14
Jaylen Brown
BOS | #7 | G/F
32
11
2
Smart Game Analysis
Detroit Pistons has a 60% chance of winning the game
The Pistons' superior health, home-court advantage, and elite defense make them the clear favorites against a Tatum-less Celtics squad.
Key Analysis
- • Jayson Tatum is out with an Achilles injury, leaving the Celtics without their primary scorer against the East's top seed.
- • Cade Cunningham averages nearly 26 points and 10 assists, creating a difficult matchup for a potentially depleted Celtics backcourt.
- • Detroit boasts the third-best defensive rating in the NBA, allowing just 110.3 points per game.
- • The Pistons have won five of their last six games, including a dominant 43-point victory over the Pacers.
- • Detroit ranks third in the league in rebounding with 46.4 boards per game, giving them a significant advantage on the glass.
- • Boston must rely on high-volume three-point shooting from Jaylen Brown and Derrick White to overcome their size disadvantage.
