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KingsBoston Celtics @ Detroit Pistons: Jan 19, 2026
Celtics vs Pistons final: the Detroit Pistons beat the Boston Celtics 104-103 on January 19, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celtics | 29 | 22 | 31 | 21 | 103 |
| Pistons | 26 | 33 | 25 | 20 | 104 |
Top Performers
Celtics
- 32 PTS Jaylen Brown
- 11 REB Jaylen Brown
- 5 AST Derrick White
Pistons
- 25 PTS Tobias Harris
- 9 REB Jalen Duren
- 14 AST Cade Cunningham
Celtics vs Pistons Box Score
Boston Celtics
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick White G | 37 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1-11 | 0-6 | 2-3 | +9 |
| Jaylen Brown GF | 38 | 32 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 11-28 | 2-8 | 8-10 | +2 |
| Neemias Queta C | 28 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 8-10 | +15 |
| Payton Pritchard G | 33 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5-8 | 3-6 | 4-5 | +2 |
| Sam Hauser GF | 27 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6-9 | 4-7 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Hugo Gonzalez G | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Xavier Tillman F | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Baylor Scheierman G | 14 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 1-3 | 0-0 | -3 |
| Jordan Walsh F | 16 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -7 |
| Luka Garza C | 15 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3-8 | 2-5 | 2-2 | -8 |
| Anfernee Simons G | 24 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4-11 | 1-6 | 0-0 | -13 |
Detroit Pistons
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ausar Thompson GF | 27 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3-6 | 0-0 | 1-1 | -6 |
| Jalen Duren C | 30 | 18 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8-12 | 0-0 | 2-5 | -4 |
| Tobias Harris F | 34 | 25 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11-20 | 3-8 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Duncan Robinson F | 31 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5-13 | 5-11 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Cade Cunningham G | 40 | 16 | 3 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4-17 | 0-4 | 8-10 | +1 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Isaiah Stewart FC | 21 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2-5 | 0-2 | 4-4 | +8 |
| Ron Holland F | 12 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-1 | 1-1 | +3 |
| Caris LeVert G | 17 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1-6 | 0-4 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Jaden Ivey G | 17 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2-3 | 2-3 | 1-2 | +2 |
| Javonte Green GF | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +4 |
Celtics vs Pistons Recap
Detroit beat Boston 104-103 on a one-point finish, as the Pistons won their second straight against the Celtics this season. Boston falls to 26-16 with the loss.
The Pistons took an 8-point lead at halftime after outscoring Boston 33-22 in the second quarter. Detroit led by 2 after three quarters. Boston cut the deficit to 1 in the fourth, but the Pistons held on. Detroit dominated the assist column with 24 to Boston's 13 and committed just 8 turnovers versus 14 for the Celtics.
Jaylen Brown led Boston with 32 points and 11 rebounds. Tobias Harris paced Detroit with 25 points, while Cade Cunningham added 14 assists. The Pistons shot 38 of 88 from the field to Boston's 33 of 83.
The number to know: 9 points. That was Detroit's shooting advantage at the free-throw line, where the Pistons made 17 of 23 and Boston made 24 of 30, a difference that proved decisive in a one-point game.
Team Stats
| Celtics | Stat | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| 33-83 | Field Goals | 38-88 |
| 39.8% | FG % | 43.2% |
| 13-41 | 3-Pointers | 11-35 |
| 31.7% | 3P % | 31.4% |
| 24-30 | Free Throws | 17-23 |
| 80.0% | FT % | 73.9% |
| 45 | Rebounds | 41 |
| 14 | Off. Rebounds | 9 |
| 13 | Assists | 24 |
| 7 | Steals | 9 |
| 4 | Blocks | 9 |
| 14 | Turnovers | 8 |
| 23 | Fouls | 25 |
| 8 | Biggest Lead | 12 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Celtics | 47.6% | 12.7% | 30.4% | 0.289 |
 Pistons | 49.4% | 7.5% | 22.5% | 0.193 |
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
- Monday, January 19, 20268:00 PM ET / 5:00 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
- W @ Hawks 132-106 Jan 17, 2026
- W @ Heat 119-114 Jan 15, 2026
- L @ Pacers 96-98 Jan 12, 2026
- L vs Spurs 95-100 Jan 10, 2026
- W vs Raptors 125-117 Jan 9, 2026
Pistons last 5
- W vs Pacers 121-78 Jan 17, 2026
- W vs Suns 108-105 Jan 15, 2026
- L vs Clippers 92-98 Jan 10, 2026
- W vs Bulls 108-93 Jan 7, 2026
- W vs Knicks 121-90 Jan 5, 2026
Previous meetings
- Oct 20, 2026 Celtics @ Pistons 113-121
- Dec 15, 2025 Pistons @ Celtics 112-105
- Nov 26, 2025 Pistons @ Celtics 114-117
- Oct 26, 2025 Celtics @ Pistons 113-119
More NBA Games on Jan 19, 2026
- Final
Milwaukee Bucks0-3112
Atlanta Hawks2-1110Top: Alexander-Walker 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Oklahoma City Thunder2-0136
Cleveland Cavaliers1-1104Top: Gilgeous-Alexander 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Clippers1-1110
Washington Wizards2-1106Top: Harden 36 PTS, 9 ASTBox score › - Final
Dallas Mavericks1-2114
New York Knicks0-297Top: Christie 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Utah Jazz1-1110
San Antonio Spurs1-2123Top: Wembanyama 33 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
Indiana Pacers1-1104
Philadelphia 76ers3-0113Top: Embiid 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-1126
Brooklyn Nets0-2117Top: Brooks 27 PTSBox score › - Final
Miami Heat0-3112
Golden State Warriors0-3135Top: Podziemski 24 PTSBox score ›
That covers Celtics vs Pistons: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Celtics host the Bulls Oct 26; Pistons visit the 76ers Oct 25.
Celtics vs Pistons FAQs
Who won Celtics vs Pistons on Jan 19, 2026?
The Detroit Pistons beat the Boston Celtics 104-103 on Monday, January 19, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Tobias Harris led the Pistons with 25 points.
What are the Celtics and Pistons records?
After this game the Celtics were 26-16 and the Pistons were 31-10 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Celtics vs Pistons?
Jaylen Brown scored 32 for the Celtics. Tobias Harris 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 29-26, Q2 22-33, Q3 31-25, Q4 21-20.
What is next for the Celtics and Pistons?
Celtics host the Bulls on Monday, October 26 at 7:30 PM ET; Pistons visit the 76ers on Sunday, October 25 at 7:30 PM ET.