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Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Detroit Pistons (7-3) visit the Boston Celtics (8-2) on Sunday, December 20, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET, at TD Garden, Boston, MA. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons.

NBASunday, December 20, 2026

Detroit Pistons7-3

8:00 PM ETDec 20, 2026

Boston Celtics8-2

DateDec 20, 2026

Time8:00 PM ET

VenueTD Garden, Boston, MA

Team comparison

Detroit PistonsBoston Celtics

Points per game

112.7

115.0

Points allowed per game

104.6

104.3

7-3Record8-2

1st in Central DivisionStanding2nd in Atlantic Division

4-1Road record / home record5-0

WLLWWLast 5WWWLW

W1StreakW3

Team stats

Detroit PistonsBoston Celtics

W1StreakW3

Points Against

104.6

104.3

7-3Last Ten Games8-2

Points Per Game

112.7

115.0

Field Goal %

Three Point %

Rebounds Per Game

44.0

45.0

Assists Per Game

27.3

27.2

Blocks Per Game

6.5

4.5

Steals Per Game

9.5

8.5

Team Turnovers Per Game

0.7

0.6

Total Turnovers Per Game

14.5

14.9

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Detroit Pistons

Isaiah Joe G · Hip - Bruise

Out

Jalen Duren C · Hamstring - Strain

Out

Boston Celtics

No injuries listed.

Recent form

Detroit PistonsWLLWW

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

Boston CelticsWWWLW

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

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

Team pages

Detroit Pistons
Schedule, roster and stats

Boston Celtics
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics?

The game is on Sunday, December 20, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET at TD Garden, Boston, MA.

What are the records of the Detroit Pistons and Boston Celtics?

Detroit Pistons: 7-3. Boston Celtics: 8-2.

Who is injured for Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics?

Listed out or doubtful: Detroit Pistons: Isaiah Joe, Jalen Duren. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics played?

TD Garden, Boston, MA.

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