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This season is just the second in franchise history in which the Detroit Pistons have won 30 of their first 40 games, thanks to some impressive stats.
If just one of Duren or Stewart is on the floor, the Pistons still have great rim protection thanks to their respective shot-blocking prowess. That lineup flexibility is a big reason the Pistons are second in NBA defensive rating, trailing only the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Despite his underwhelming offensive performance at times, the Pistons' Ron Holland has continued to demonstrate his development in various ways.
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Pistons vs Celtics schedule: Date, time, live stream, and more on NBA 2025-26 season (January 19)
The Pistons and the Celtics are set to play each other in the upcoming NBA 2025-26 season game. Here is everything you need to know about the schedule, date, time, live stream, and more.
The Detroit Pistons have won two of three head-to-head matchups with the Boston Celtics this season, and they’ll look to add another win when the Top 2 seeds in the Eastern Conference face off at Little Caesars Arena tonight. Both teams are playing excellent defense, and my Celtics vs Pistons predictions call for a low-scoring game in Detroit.
Duren changed his body, getting leaner in the offseason to help with his mobility and flexibility. Not only is he smarter when opponents pull him away from the paint, but he improved manning centers who can pop to the 3-point arc; it’s also not nearly as easy to drive by him.
The Detroit Pistons aren’t just a fun story anymore -- they’ve cemented themselves as one of the true contenders in the Eastern Conference.
Tatum underwent surgery to repair his torn Achilles on May 13, 2025, which means he is now about eight months and one week into his recovery. Tatum’s father, Justin, told ESPN’s Marc Spears last May that the Celtics star was aiming for a return to the floor after 8-9 months.