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ClippersBoston Celtics @ Detroit Pistons: Mar 5, 2027
Celtics vs Pistons tips off at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT) on Friday, March 5, 2027 at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit. Watch it on ESPN.
How to Watch Celtics vs Pistons: Time, TV & Stream
- Date & time
- Friday, March 5, 20277:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
- Watch on
- ESPN
- Stream
- ESPN AppAlso on NBA League Pass
- Arena
- Little Caesars ArenaDetroit
Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: TSN / Sportsnet.
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Injury Report
| Player | Team | Pos | Status | Injury | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick White |  Celtics | G | Day-To-Day | Hip | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Devin Carter | Celtics | G | Out | Illness | Oct 18, 2026 |
| Isaiah Joe |  Pistons | G | Day-To-Day | Hip | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Jalen Duren | Pistons | C | Out | Hamstring | Oct 24, 2026 |
Status as of 6:30 PM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.
Key Players
Celtics
Jayson TatumF-G · 4 GP28.0PTS6.3REB8.0AST
Paul GeorgeF · 4 GP22.3PTS6.0REB3.5AST
Payton PritchardG · 4 GP13.3PTS2.0REB3.8AST
Pistons
Cade CunninghamG · 4 GP20.8PTS5.8REB8.0AST
Duncan RobinsonF · 4 GP17.8PTS1.5REB2.3AST
Paul ReedF · 4 GP13.8PTS8.5REB2.8AST
Season averages, top three scorers per team.
Celtics vs Pistons Preview
The Celtics are 3-1 this season, while the Pistons are 3-1 this season.
The Pistons won last season's series 3-1. The Pistons rank 1st in blocks, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Jayson Tatum (28.0 points per game) and Cade Cunningham (20.8 points per game).
Celtics vs Pistons Head-to-Head
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
- Oct 26, 2025 Celtics @ Pistons 113-119
Celtics vs Pistons Season Stats 2026-27
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Standings Context
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This Celtics vs Pistons page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Celtics host the 76ers Mar 7; Pistons host the Cavaliers Mar 9.
Celtics vs Pistons FAQs
What time does Celtics vs Pistons start?
The Boston Celtics play the Detroit Pistons on Friday, March 5, 2027 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Tip-off is 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT).
What channel is Celtics vs Pistons on?
Celtics vs Pistons airs nationally on ESPN. Stream it on ESPN app.
What are the Celtics and Pistons records?
Going into this game the Celtics were 3-1 and the Pistons were 3-1 this season.
Who is injured for Celtics vs Pistons?
As of 6:30 PM ET, Oct 27: Derrick White (Celtics, day-to-day, hip); Devin Carter (Celtics, out, illness); Isaiah Joe (Pistons, day-to-day, hip); Jalen Duren (Pistons, out, hamstring).
Who leads the Celtics vs Pistons season series?
The Pistons lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Celtics vs Pistons game?
The Pistons beat the Celtics 121-113 on Oct 20, 2026 at home.
Where is Celtics vs Pistons being played?
At Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, the home arena of the Detroit Pistons.
Is Celtics vs Pistons on NBA League Pass?
Yes, outside the Celtics and Pistons markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (DAZN for Pistons fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.