The Detroit Pistons, riding a 13-game winning streak, visit the Boston Celtics at TD Garden for an early NBA matchup on ESPN. Detroit previously defeated Boston by six points earlier this season, setting up a test for the hot Pistons on the road.
The Pistons have emerged as the NBA's top story with 13 consecutive victories, their longest streak since the early 2000s. This upcoming game against the Celtics, scheduled for 5:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 26, offers Detroit a chance to continue their momentum. Boston, hosting at TD Garden, will look to snap the streak after a tight six-point loss to the Pistons in their earlier meeting in Detroit.
Key players to watch include Detroit's Cade Cunningham, who has avoided single-digit scoring all season and recorded 10 or more assists in eight of his last 10 games. He has also grabbed 10 or more rebounds in two of his last four outings. Jalen Duren has been dominant inside, averaging 23 points and 12.3 rebounds this month while shooting over 70% from the field. Against Boston earlier, Duren posted 24 points and 18 rebounds.
For the Celtics, guard Anfernee Simons enters with momentum, scoring 23 points in each of his last two games and shooting 41.8% from three-point range this month, including four makes in his most recent outing. Boston ranks third in three-point attempts this season, while Detroit allows the 19th-best opponent three-point percentage.
Injuries impact Boston's frontcourt, with Neemias Queta unavailable, leaving Chris Boucher and Luka Garza to take larger roles. Experts favor Detroit by three points in betting lines, citing the Celtics' struggles amid injuries.
This matchup highlights Detroit's resurgence against a Boston team not at full strength.