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Mavericks113
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Warriors134
Nuggets114Detroit Pistons @ Boston Celtics: Dec 20, 2026
Pistons vs Celtics tips off at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) on Sunday, December 20, 2026 at TD Garden, Boston. TV: WMYD TV20 (Pistons), NBC Sports Boston (Celtics).
How to Watch Pistons vs Celtics: Time, TV & Stream
- Date & time
- Sunday, December 20, 20268:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
- Watch on
- Local TV onlyLocal: Pistons WMYD TV20 · Celtics NBC Sports Boston
- Stream
- NBA League PassPistons: DAZN · Celtics: NBC Sports App / Peacock add-on
- Arena
- TD GardenBoston
League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.
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Injury Report
| Player | Team | Pos | Status | Injury | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Carter |  Celtics | G | Out | Illness | Oct 18, 2026 |
| Ausar Thompson |  Pistons | G-F | Day-To-Day | Ankle | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Jalen Duren | Pistons | C | Out | Hamstring | Oct 24, 2026 |
Status as of 5:50 PM ET, Oct 26. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.
Key Players
Pistons
Cade CunninghamG · 3 GP21.3PTS4.7REB8.0AST
Duncan RobinsonF · 3 GP19.7PTS2.0REB2.3AST
John CollinsF-C · 3 GP15.0PTS7.7REB0.7AST
Celtics
Jayson TatumF-G · 3 GP24.0PTS6.7REB8.0AST
Paul GeorgeF · 3 GP23.0PTS5.7REB2.3AST
Payton PritchardG · 3 GP16.3PTS2.0REB3.0AST
Season averages, top three scorers per team.
Pistons vs Celtics Preview
The Pistons are 3-0 this season, while the Celtics are 2-1 this season.
The Pistons won last season's series 3-1. The Celtics rank 7th in steals, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Cade Cunningham (21.3 points per game) and Jayson Tatum (24.0 points per game).
Pistons vs Celtics 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
Pistons vs Celtics Season Stats 2026-27
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Standings Context
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This Pistons vs Celtics page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Pistons visit the Thunder Dec 22; Celtics host the Trail Blazers Dec 23.
Pistons vs Celtics FAQs
What time does Pistons vs Celtics start?
The Detroit Pistons play the Boston Celtics on Sunday, December 20, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston. Tip-off is 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT).
What channel is Pistons vs Celtics on?
Local TV: WMYD TV20 (Pistons), NBC Sports Boston (Celtics). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.
What are the Pistons and Celtics records?
Going into this game the Pistons were 3-0 and the Celtics were 2-1 this season.
Who is injured for Pistons vs Celtics?
As of 5:50 PM ET, Oct 26: Devin Carter (Celtics, out, illness); Ausar Thompson (Pistons, day-to-day, ankle); Jalen Duren (Pistons, out, hamstring).
Who leads the Pistons vs Celtics season series?
The Pistons lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Pistons vs Celtics game?
The Pistons beat the Celtics 121-113 on Oct 20, 2026 at home.
Where is Pistons vs Celtics being played?
At TD Garden in Boston, the home arena of the Boston Celtics.
Is Pistons vs Celtics on NBA League Pass?
Yes, outside the Pistons and Celtics markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (NBC Sports App / Peacock add-on for Celtics fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.