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Boston Celtics 113, Detroit Pistons 121: final score and stats

Detroit Pistons beat Boston Celtics, Boston Celtics 113 to Detroit Pistons 121, on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics.

NBATuesday, October 20, 2026
DateOct 20, 2026
Start time3:00 PM ET
VenueLittle Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
TVNBC
Attendance20,178

Line score

Team1234T
Boston Celtics28303025113
Detroit Pistons27183739121

Top performers

Boston Celtics
PointsPaul George · 38
ReboundsJordan Walsh · 6
AssistsJayson Tatum · 11
RatingPaul George · 38 PTS, 5 STL
Detroit Pistons
PointsJalen Duren · 22
ReboundsAusar Thompson · 11
AssistsCade Cunningham · 8
RatingJalen Duren · 22 PTS, 9 REB

Team comparison

Boston CelticsDetroit Pistons
Points per game
115.0
112.7
Points allowed per game
104.3
104.6
0-1Record1-0
2nd in Atlantic DivisionStanding1st in Central Division
3-2Road record / home record3-2
WWWLWLast 5WLLWW
W3StreakW1

Team stats

Boston CelticsDetroit Pistons
40-88FG39-86
Field Goal %
45
45
17-423PT15-40
Three Point %
40
38
16-21FT28-32
Free Throw %
76
88
Rebounds
39
49
Offensive Rebounds
12
14
Defensive Rebounds
27
35
Assists
28
27
Steals
10
7
Blocks
5
5
Turnovers
14
17
Team Turnovers
0
0
Total Turnovers
14
17
Technical Fouls
0
0

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Boston Celtics

No injuries listed.

Detroit Pistons
Isaiah Joe G · Hip - Bruise
Out
Jalen Duren C · Hamstring - Strain
Out

Box score

Boston Celtics

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Paul George313812-217-127-853350055+9
Jayson Tatum38136-230-71-1411200133-5
Mitchell Robinson1842-20-00-231212122-8
Derrick White36177-133-70-018410102-4
Jordan Walsh1300-20-10-0610113300
Sam Hauser18114-73-50-041000133+5
Luka Garza821-30-20-020100204-9
Neemias Queta2231-30-01-242112134+7
Payton Pritchard28174-92-57-841000222-10
Baylor Scheierman1883-42-20-030110031-10
Hugo Gonzalez1000-10-10-030000030-15
Team11340-8817-4216-21392814105122726

Detroit Pistons

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Duncan Robinson28215-105-96-822310024+5
John Collins2563-70-30-051011230-13
Jalen Duren28228-130-06-791111362-1
Cade Cunningham35228-181-65-548511040-1
Ausar Thompson33114-80-13-3115310383+12
Paul Reed1762-30-02-262210243+12
Ronald Holland II300-10-10-011101102-4
Javonte Green18195-105-84-440000132+21
Kevin Huerter1831-41-40-032000032+5
Isaiah Joe1982-92-72-3221110200
Daniss Jenkins1531-31-10-023100204+4
Team12139-8615-4028-3249271775143522

Recent form

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 2, 2026 · at Houston RocketsL 93-109
Nov 1, 2026 · at Orlando MagicW 108-97
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
Oct 30, 2026 · at Brooklyn NetsW 110-94

Season series

DET leads series 1-0
Mar 5, 2027BOS 0, DET 0
Dec 20, 2026DET 0, BOS 0
Oct 20, 2026BOS 113, DET 121

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons?

Detroit Pistons won, 121-113, on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.

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

Boston Celtics 113, Detroit Pistons 121.

Who were the top performers?

Boston Celtics: Paul George (38 points). Detroit Pistons: Jalen Duren (22 points).

Where is Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons played?

Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI.

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