Pistons begin 2026-27 season at home against the Celtics

Published Oct. 19, 2026 2:03 a.m. ET

Associated Press

Detroit; Tuesday, 3 p.m. EDT

LINE: Celtics -1.5; over/under is 222.5

BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Pistons begin the season at home against the Boston Celtics.

Detroit went 60-22 overall, 39-13 in Eastern Conference action and 32-9 at home during the 2025-26 season. The Pistons allowed opponents to score 109.6 points per game and shoot 44.3% from the field last season.

Boston went 56-26 overall and 36-16 in Eastern Conference play during the 2025-26 season. The Celtics gave up 107.2 points per game while committing 19.0 fouls last season.

INJURIES: Pistons: None listed.

Celtics: None listed.

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