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Boston Celtics 97, Detroit Pistons 117: final score and stats

Detroit Pistons beat Boston Celtics, Boston Celtics 97 to Detroit Pistons 117, on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics.

NBAWednesday, February 26, 2025
Final
DateFeb 26, 2025
Start time7:00 PM ET
VenueLittle Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
TVFanDuel SN DET, NBC Sports BO, NBA League Pass
Attendance20,062

Line score

Team1234T
Boston Celtics2035241897
Detroit Pistons29263527117

Top performers

Boston Celtics
PointsJayson Tatum · 27
ReboundsAl Horford · 10
AssistsJrue Holiday · 6
RatingJayson Tatum · 27 PTS, 6 REB
Detroit Pistons
PointsMalik Beasley · 26
ReboundsJalen Duren · 11
AssistsCade Cunningham · 11
RatingMalik Beasley · 26 PTS

Team comparison

Boston CelticsDetroit Pistons
Points per game
114.3
115.5
Points allowed per game
103.1
107.8
42-17Record33-26
1st in Atlantic DivisionStanding1st in Central Division
5-2Road record / home record3-2
WWWWWLast 5WWLLW
W5StreakW2

Team stats

Boston CelticsDetroit Pistons
33-80FG47-89
Field Goal %
41
53
21-493PT13-33
Three Point %
43
39
10-15FT10-17
Free Throw %
67
59
Rebounds
32
51
Offensive Rebounds
7
14
Defensive Rebounds
25
37
Assists
21
29
Steals
9
13
Blocks
1
5
Turnovers
17
12
Team Turnovers
2
2
Total Turnovers
19
14
Technical Fouls
0
1

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Boston Celtics
Paul George F · Illness
Day-To-Day
Detroit Pistons
Isaiah Joe G · Hip - Bruise
Out
Jalen Duren C · Hamstring - Strain
Out
Ugonna Onyenso C · Foot
Day-To-Day

Box score

Boston Celtics

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Jayson Tatum332710-194-93-463400151-11
Al Horford3093-103-90-0102021191-14
Kristaps Porzingis26114-112-31-321230025-24
Jrue Holiday3142-100-50-026300022-11
Derrick White31186-125-101-233200122-11
Sam Hauser1231-11-10-011100011-7
Xavier Tillman500-10-10-020210110-2
Drew Peterson531-11-10-000110000-2
Neemias Queta1100-00-00-011110011-2
Payton Pritchard31186-105-81-134110120-5
JD Davison530-10-13-300000000-2
Baylor Scheierman510-10-01-200000000-2
Jordan Walsh1500-30-10-020000202-7
Team9733-8021-4910-153221179172515

Detroit Pistons

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Tobias Harris34166-102-42-292112272+13
Jalen Duren26136-70-01-21121104730
Tim Hardaway Jr.2993-81-42-242010220-1
Cade Cunningham34219-211-42-2411400043+12
Ausar Thompson2773-60-01-262350062+15
Lindy Waters III331-11-10-000010001+1
Paul Reed321-30-00-131100210+1
Ronald Holland II1984-80-30-033230121+8
Bobi Klintman300-00-00-000000000+1
Isaiah Stewart2041-20-02-451002142+19
Malik Beasley222610-156-110-052011230+12
Marcus Sasser2183-82-60-213000011+19
Daniss Jenkins200-00-00-0000000010
Team11747-8913-3310-17512912135143716

Recent form

Nov 11, 2026 · at Toronto RaptorsW 98-93
Nov 10, 2026 · at Philadelphia 76ersW 123-101
Nov 8, 2026 · at Milwaukee BucksW 117-97
Nov 6, 2026 · at Charlotte HornetsW 119-80
Nov 4, 2026 · vs Milwaukee BucksW 109-102
Nov 12, 2026 · at Washington WizardsW 144-140
Nov 9, 2026 · vs Washington WizardsW 122-111
Nov 8, 2026 · vs Los Angeles LakersL 116-121
Nov 4, 2026 · vs Philadelphia 76ersL 106-112
Nov 2, 2026 · at Charlotte HornetsW 124-91

Season series

BOS wins series 3-1
Feb 26, 2025BOS 97, DET 117
Dec 12, 2024DET 99, BOS 123
Dec 4, 2024DET 120, BOS 130
Oct 26, 2024BOS 124, DET 118

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons?

Detroit Pistons won, 117-97, on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.

What was the final score of Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons?

Boston Celtics 97, Detroit Pistons 117.

Who were the top performers?

Boston Celtics: Jayson Tatum (27 points). Detroit Pistons: Malik Beasley (26 points).

Where is Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons played?

Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI.

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