BOSTON CELTICS

DETROIT -- The Detroit Pistons falls to 14-41 this season after losing 111-99 to the Boston Celtics on Monday night at Little Caesars Arena. The Pistons shot a woeful 10-for-24 (42%) while the Celtics were even worse, shooting 9-for-24 (38%). Due to his lack of scoring, the Celtics relied on Derrick White to shoulder the scoring load. White also received help shouldering the Celtics’ first half scoring load from Sam Hauser, as all 15 of his first half points came from three-pointers. Tatum shook off his cold streak from the first half, scoring 18 points in the third alone on 7-for-8 shooting from the floor.

Following a tough loss against a playoff-contending team from the Western Conference, the Detroit Pistons get set to host the best team in the NBA, the Boston Celtics, on Monday night. Watch the Detroit Pistons on DirecTV StreamThe Pistons and Celtics are on opposite ends of the standings, and it is easy to see why. On the opposite end, the Celtics are battling for the best record in the NBA with the Denver Nuggets. Check out more stories about the Detroit Pistons here on MLiveWhat: NBA BasketballWho: Boston Celtics (37-16) vs. Detroit Pistons (14-40)When: Monday, February 6Time: 7 p.m. ETWhere: Little Caesars Arena (Detroit, Mich.)Channel: Bally Sports DetroitStream: DirecTV StreamCheck out the NBA standings and results on NBA.com

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Two teams on opposite ends of the Eastern Conference meet up in Motown on Monday night, as the Detroit Pistons finish up their homestand when they play host to the Boston Celtics. The Celtics come into the contest as the best team in the Eastern Conference, trying to keep their distance from the Milwaukee Bucks. On the flip side, the Pistons are still batting for last place in the East with the Charlotte Hornets. For those still looking to see the game in person, there are many ways to buy tickets:This will be the third of four meetings this season between the Pistons and Celtics, with Boston winning the first two matchups, including a 117-108 victory in Detroit in mid-November. ETWhere: Little Caesars Arena (Detroit, Mich.)Channel: Bally Sports DetroitStream: DirecTV StreamCheck out the NBA standings and results on NBA.com

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DETROIT -- A league source confirmed to MLive on Monday that Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham is set to undergo season-ending surgery to repair a stress fracture in his left shin, limiting his second season to only 12 games. However, the Pistons’ season still started off cold, as they carried a 3-9 record while Cunningham was in the lineup. At first, the expectation from the Pistons’ medical staff was that Cunningham would only miss several games, giving him the chance to rest and heal. In over 16 starts since Cunningham’s absence, Hayes has averaged 11 points, 6.6 assists, and 1.3 steals per game. Currently, the Pistons hold the NBA’s worst record, sitting at 7-22 on the season, presumably preparing for another year in the lottery.

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Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown each scored 25 points, Malcolm Brogdon added 16 off the bench and the Boston Celtics embarrassed the sloppy Phoenix Suns 125-98 on Wednesday night.

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After another loss to the Boston Celtics, the Detroit Pistons are facing an extension of their current losing streak when they take on another exceptional team on Monday night, as the Toronto Raptors come to Motown. Watch the Detroit Pistons on DirecTV StreamAnother game against the Celtics and another standout performance by Jayson Tatum never allowed the Pistons to have a shot on Saturday night. Despite their poor record last season, the Pistons were able to push the Raptors around during the 2021-22 campaign, sweeping the three-game season series. Check out more stories about the Detroit Pistons here on MLiveWhat: NBA BasketballWho: Toronto Raptors (7-7) vs. Detroit Pistons (3-11)When: Monday, November 14Time: 7 p.m. ETWhere: Little Caesars Arena (Detroit, Mich.)Channel: Bally Sports DetroitStream: DirecTV StreamCheck out the NBA standings and results on NBA.com

DETROIT — Jayson Tatum scored 28 of his season-high 43 points in the first half as the Boston Celtics beat the Detroit Pistons 117-108 on Saturday night for their sixth straight win. Bojan Bogdanovic scored 28 points to lead Detroit, and rookie Jaden Ivey added a season-high 26. Tatum had 15 points for Boston, who had a 20-12 edge in points in the paint, but only hit seven of 24 3-pointers in the opening half. Bogdanovic finished with nine of Detroit’s 24 points in the third quarter, but Tatum had 15 of Boston’s 34. Pistons: Detroit wore their black jerseys with blue and red trim, as they often do at home, but Hamadou Diallo’s last name was spelled “Daillo” on the back of his No.

For the second time in less than a week, the Detroit Pistons get set to take on the Boston Celtics, as the Pistons hope for a little bit of luck when they return home on Saturday night. Watch the Detroit Pistons on DirecTV StreamBoth teams were in action on Friday night, with differing results. The Pistons had a valiant effort late in the meeting with the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Check out more stories about the Detroit Pistons here on MLiveWhat: NBA BasketballWho: Boston Celtics (9-3) vs. Detroit Pistons (3-10)When: Saturday, November 12Time: 7 p.m. ETWhere: Little Caesars Arena (Detroit, Mich.)Channel: Bally Sports DetroitStream: DirecTV StreamCheck out the NBA standings and results on NBA.com

The short road swing continues for the Detroit Pistons on Friday night, as they get set for another meeting with the improved New York Knicks, both teams looking to bounce back from losses. Watch the Detroit Pistons on DirecTV StreamThe Pistons are coming off a tough game up in Beantown, as they were unable to slow down Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night. The Pistons have now lost four of their last five games, and are now 0-6 on the road. Check out more stories about the Detroit Pistons here on MLiveWhat: NBA BasketballWho: Detroit Pistons (3-9) vs. New York Knicks (5-6)When: Friday, November 11Time: 7:30 p.m. ETWhere: Madison Square Garden (New York, N.Y.)Channel: Bally Sports DetroitStream: DirecTV StreamCheck out the NBA standings and results on NBA.com

Jayson Tatum had 31 points and five assists, and the Boston Celtics beat the Detroit Pistons 128-112 on Wednesday night to earn their fourth straight victory.

BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum had 31 points and five assists, and the Boston Celtics beat the Detroit Pistons 128-112 on Wednesday night to earn their fourth straight victory. Jaden Ivey had 19 points and 10 rebounds for the Pistons, who have lost four of five. … Wednesday began a stretch that will see Detroit play 8 of its next 10 on the road. Celtics: Malcolm Brogdon left the game with right hamstring tightness and did not play in the second half. The Pistons stayed close thanks to the Celtics squandering some opportunities with turnovers.

Fresh off a slump-ending win two nights ago, the Detroit Pistons face another one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference, as they get set to take on the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night. Watch the Detroit Pistons on DirecTV StreamThe Pistons were clearly getting tired of squandering games last in recent weeks. Bey led the team with 25 points, while Cunningham earned his second double-double with 21 points and 11 rebounds. The Celtics were not threatened by the Pistons during their 2021-22 campaign, having won three of the four regular-season matchups. Check out more stories about the Detroit Pistons here on MLiveWhat: NBA BasketballWho: Detroit Pistons (3-8) vs. Boston Celtics (7-3)When: Wednesday, November 9Time: 7:30 p.m.

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