Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics (12-15-2025) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

On Monday, December 15, 2025, at TD Garden, Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons (20-5) take on the Boston Celtics (15-10). On Peacock, NBCS-BOS, and FDSDET, the game will start at 7 p.m. ET. The Bucks defeated the Celtics 116-101 on Thursday in their most recent encounter. With 30 points, Jaylen Brown was their top scorer.

The Celtics have a mere 1.5-point advantage in the game. Both clubs have had a very fulfilling journey to the NBA. In games where they were favored by 1.5 points or more this season, the Celtics had an 8-6 record against the spread. This season, the Pistons have a 3-1 record against the spread when they are the underdog by 1.5 points or more.

Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics - When and where to watch the game

The Detroit Pistons vs. Boston Celtics game will be televised live from TD Garden in Boston on Monday at 7 p.m. ET, and it will only be available on Peacock. Additionally, Peacock's exclusive "On The Bench" coverage and commentary will be available during the game. NBC Sports assigns one member of its broadcast crew to monitor the action just from a team's bench.

Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics - Expected Starting Lineups

Detroit Pistons

• PG Cade Cunningham
• SG Duncan Robinson
• SF Ausar Thompson
• PF Tobias Harris
• C Jalen Duren

Boston Celtics

• PG Payton Pritchard
• SG Derrick White
• SF Jaylen Brown
• PF Jordan Walsh
• C Neemias Queta

Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics - Injury Report

Detroit Pistons

• Isaac Jones (knee)- Day-to-day

Boston Celtics

• Ron Harper Jr. (calf)- Day-to-day
• Jayson Tatum (Achilles)- Out

Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics - Game Prediction

The Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons play a crucial Eastern Conference game on Monday to kick off the 2025 NBA season. Boston is five games behind in third place with a 15-10 record, while Detroit leads the East with a 20-5 record. The clubs have a 14-11 record against the spread this season and have split their two head-to-head encounters thus far.

On the other hand, the Detroit Pistons just finished playing well in their most recent games. They scored 142 points to secure a decisive victory over the Atlanta Hawks. They had a 58.2% field goal percentage in that game, which was impressive. The Boston Celtics, on the other side, have been playing well lately. They defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 126-105 in their most recent home game. With 30 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists, Jaylen Brown was a major contributor. Now, they are going to face each other.


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