The Detroit Pistons and Boston Celtics face off Monday, December 15, at TD Garden in Boston with injury updates shaping the matchup.
Boston will be without Jayson Tatum, who remains sidelined following right Achilles repair, while Ron Harper Jr. and Max Shulga are out on two-way assignments. Amari Williams is listed as questionable.
Detroit enters the game at full health, with G League and two-way players Isaac Jones, Bobi Klintman, Wendell Moore Jr., and Tolu Smith unavailable due to assignments.
The Pistons hold a 20–5 record and are riding a three-game winning streak, including recent wins over Atlanta (142–115) and Milwaukee (124–112).
The Celtics, 15–10, are coming off a 116–101 loss to Milwaukee and a prior win at Toronto (121–113).
Detroit’s offense is led by Cade Cunningham, averaging 26.9 points, 9.1 assists, and 6.1 rebounds, complemented by Jalen Duren’s 18.6 points and 11.3 rebounds per game. Tobias Harris (14.3 PPG) and Ausar Thompson (11.8 PPG) provide additional scoring support.
Boston’s scoring is anchored by Jaylen Brown, who posts 29.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game. Derrick White adds 17.2 points and 5.2 assists, while Payton Pritchard contributes 16.8 points per contest. Center Neemias Queta averages 10.1 points and 8.3 rebounds.
Previous meetings this season are split: Detroit won 119–113 in October at home, while Boston claimed a 117–114 victory in November at TD Garden.
