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ThunderBoston Celtics @ Detroit Pistons: Oct 26, 2025
Celtics vs Pistons final: the Detroit Pistons beat the Boston Celtics 119-113 on October 26, 2025 at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celtics | 33 | 25 | 23 | 32 | 113 |
| Pistons | 24 | 36 | 34 | 25 | 119 |
Top Performers
Celtics
- 41 PTS Jaylen Brown
- 10 REB Payton Pritchard
- 4 AST Payton Pritchard
Pistons
- 25 PTS Cade Cunningham
- 18 REB Jalen Duren
- 8 AST Cade Cunningham
Celtics vs Pistons Box Score
Boston Celtics
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugo Gonzalez G | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -7 |
| Neemias Queta C | 26 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +12 |
| Payton Pritchard G | 33 | 21 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8-16 | 2-8 | 3-5 | -4 |
| Jaylen Brown GF | 35 | 41 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12-25 | 5-9 | 12-15 | -1 |
| Derrick White G | 36 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6-18 | 3-11 | 0-0 | +11 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Baylor Scheierman G | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Chris Boucher FC | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -6 |
| Luka Garza C | 13 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-1 | -12 |
| Josh Minott F | 14 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3-5 | 1-3 | 3-3 | -11 |
| Sam Hauser GF | 23 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-7 | 2-5 | 0-0 | +5 |
| Anfernee Simons G | 22 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5-13 | 2-7 | 0-0 | -13 |
Detroit Pistons
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Duren C | 28 | 24 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6-12 | 0-0 | 12-13 | +2 |
| Ausar Thompson GF | 36 | 21 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7-16 | 0-2 | 7-8 | +15 |
| Cade Cunningham G | 37 | 25 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 8-18 | 2-5 | 7-7 | 0 |
| Duncan Robinson F | 29 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-7 | 2-7 | 2-3 | -6 |
| Tobias Harris F | 35 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7-14 | 2-7 | 2-2 | +7 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Daniss Jenkins G | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Chaz Lanier G | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 0-0 | +4 |
| Ron Holland F | 19 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3-9 | 0-4 | 1-1 | +3 |
| Isaiah Stewart FC | 21 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3-6 | 2-2 | 1-2 | +4 |
| Javonte Green GF | 16 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-9 | 1-5 | 0-0 | 0 |
Celtics vs Pistons Recap
The Pistons beat the Celtics behind a 36-point second quarter that turned a 9-point deficit into the lead. Detroit moved to 2-1, and Boston fell to 0-3.
A 36-25 second quarter for Detroit flipped the game, and the Pistons led 60-58 at halftime. They stretched it to 94-81 after three quarters. Detroit grabbed 55 rebounds to Boston's 38 and made 32 of 36 free throws.
Jaylen Brown scored 41 for the Celtics, and Payton Pritchard added 10 rebounds. Cade Cunningham countered with 25 points and 8 assists, and Jalen Duren pulled down 18 rebounds. Boston shot 40 of 94 from the field, while Detroit made 39 of 93 and scored 9 more points at the line than the Celtics did.
The number to know: 15 of 45. Boston made 15 threes, but the Celtics could not turn that volume into points beyond the arc against a Detroit team that made only 9.
Team Stats
| Celtics | Stat | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| 40-94 | Field Goals | 39-93 |
| 42.6% | FG % | 41.9% |
| 15-45 | 3-Pointers | 9-34 |
| 33.3% | 3P % | 26.5% |
| 18-24 | Free Throws | 32-36 |
| 75.0% | FT % | 88.9% |
| 38 | Rebounds | 55 |
| 12 | Off. Rebounds | 19 |
| 17 | Assists | 22 |
| 11 | Steals | 7 |
| 8 | Blocks | 5 |
| 12 | Turnovers | 16 |
| 26 | Fouls | 24 |
| 17 | Biggest Lead | 15 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Celtics | 50.5% | 10.3% | 25.0% | 0.191 |
 Pistons | 46.8% | 12.8% | 42.2% | 0.344 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Celtics vs Pistons Game Info
- Date & time
- Sunday, October 26, 20253:30 PM ET / 12:30 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Celtics NBC Sports Boston · Pistons WMYD TV20
- Arena
- Little Caesars ArenaDetroit
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Celtics vs Pistons Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Celtics last 5
- L @ Knicks 95-105 Oct 24, 2025
- L vs 76ers 116-117 Oct 22, 2025
Pistons last 5
- W @ Rockets 115-111 Oct 24, 2025
- L @ Bulls 111-115 Oct 22, 2025
Previous meetings
- Oct 20, 2026 Celtics @ Pistons 113-121
- Jan 19, 2026 Celtics @ Pistons 103-104
- Dec 15, 2025 Pistons @ Celtics 112-105
- Nov 26, 2025 Pistons @ Celtics 114-117
More NBA Games on Oct 26, 2025
- Final
Brooklyn Nets0-4107
San Antonio Spurs2-2118Top: Thomas 41 PTSBox score › - Final
Charlotte Hornets3-1139
Washington Wizards2-2113Top: Ball 38 PTS, 13 REB, 13 ASTBox score › - Final
New York Knicks1-3107
Miami Heat0-4115Top: Brunson 37 PTSBox score › - Final
Milwaukee Bucks1-3113
Cleveland Cavaliers2-1118Top: Antetokounmpo 40 PTS, 14 REB, 9 ASTBox score › - Final
Indiana Pacers2-2110
Minnesota Timberwolves3-1114Top: Siakam 33 PTS, 10 REB, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Toronto Raptors2-1129
Dallas Mavericks2-2139Top: Barnes 33 PTS, 11 REBBox score › - Final
Portland Trail Blazers3-0107
Los Angeles Clippers1-2114Top: Leonard 30 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Lakers3-1127
Sacramento Kings0-4120Top: Reaves 51 PTS, 11 REB, 9 ASTBox score ›
That covers Celtics vs Pistons: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Celtics host the Bulls Oct 30; Pistons host the Hornets Oct 28.
Celtics vs Pistons FAQs
Who won Celtics vs Pistons on Oct 26, 2025?
The Detroit Pistons beat the Boston Celtics 119-113 on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 25 points.
What are the Celtics and Pistons records?
After this game the Celtics were 0-3 and the Pistons were 2-1 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Celtics vs Pistons?
Jaylen Brown scored 41 for the Celtics. Cade Cunningham scored 25 for the Pistons.
Who leads the Celtics vs Pistons season series?
The Pistons lead the regular-season series 2-1 this season.
Who won the last Celtics vs Pistons game?
The Pistons beat the Celtics 121-113 on Oct 20, 2026 at home.
Where was Celtics vs Pistons played?
At Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, the home arena of the Detroit Pistons.
What was the score by quarter in Celtics vs Pistons?
Celtics-Pistons: Q1 33-24, Q2 25-36, Q3 23-34, Q4 32-25.
What is next for the Celtics and Pistons?
Celtics host the Bulls on Friday, October 30 at 7:30 PM ET; Pistons host the Hornets on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET.