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NBA, round 0

AwayDetroit Pistons
Sun, Dec 20 at 8:00 pm
HomeBoston Celtics
Sun, Dec 20 at 8:00 pm (Sunday, December 20)TD GardenAll Gainesville sports
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Game preview12/20 - 8:00 PM ESTPlay by play
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Pistons at Celtics, Sunday 8:00 pm

The Boston Celtics (10-2) host the Detroit Pistons (8-4) Sunday at 8:00 pm at TD Garden.

ESPN's matchup predictor gives the Celtics a 62% chance to win.

The Celtics have won 5 of their last 5 and come in on a 5-game winning streak. The Pistons have won 2 of their last 5. Season series: DET leads series 1-0.

The Pistons list 2 players as out or doubtful, including Isaiah Joe (G).

Written automatically from the game data. Every number comes straight from the game feed.

Who wins?

Make your pick before kickoff. Gainesville fans only, one vote each.

Top performers

#2
DET · PointsCade Cunningham G25.7
#2
DET · AssistsCade Cunningham G7.9
#9
DET · ReboundsAusar Thompson G8.6
#0
BOS · PointsJayson Tatum F26.3
#0
BOS · AssistsJayson Tatum F7.5
#88
BOS · ReboundsNeemias Queta C6.7
PistonsCeltics
8-4Record10-2
LLWWLLast fiveWWWWW
38.4%ESPN win chance61.6%
Season series
DET leads series 1-0

Pistons injuries

  • Duncan Robinson FDay-To-Day, Thigh
  • Ugonna Onyenso CDay-To-Day, Foot
  • Isaiah Joe GOut, Hip
  • Jalen Duren COut, Hamstring

Where to watch

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Schedules, results and news

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