Pistons Edge Celtics in Close Contest at Home
Sunday, October 26, 2025, 3:30 PM ET · Little Caesars Arena
Detroit Pistons 119, Boston Celtics 113, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons?
Detroit Pistons beat Boston Celtics 119-113 at Little Caesars Arena on October 26, 2025.
In a tightly contested game at Little Caesars Arena, the Detroit Pistons secured a narrow victory over the Boston Celtics, finishing with a score of 119 to 113. This win marks the Pistons' second victory of the season, improving their record to 2-1, while the Celtics fell to 0-3, continuing their struggle to find form early in the season. The Pistons now lead the season series against the Celtics 1-0.
The Pistons entered the game with a mixed record of 3-7 over their last ten games, but they managed to snap a losing streak with this win, showcasing a scoring average of 113.7 points per game while allowing 118.0. Their recent performance included a victory against the Houston Rockets just a day prior, where they won 115-111. In contrast, the Celtics, despite their overall record of 6-4 in the last ten games, have now lost their last two matches, including a recent defeat to the New York Knicks by a score of 95-105. The Celtics have averaged 109.6 points scored and 103.5 points allowed in their last ten games.
When analyzing the home and away performances, the Pistons have struggled at home with a record of 1-3, while their away record stands at 2-4. The Celtics have performed better at home with a record of 4-2 but have only managed a 2-2 record in away games. This game was crucial for both teams, particularly for the Celtics, who were looking to turn their season around after a disappointing start.
Historically, the Pistons and Celtics have faced each other multiple times, with the Pistons holding a 1-3 record against the Celtics in their last four meetings. Their previous encounter this season ended in a convincing 117-97 victory for the Pistons on February 27, 2025. The Celtics had won the earlier matchups in December 2024, including a 123-99 win and a 130-120 victory.
In terms of injuries, the Celtics were without their star player Jayson Tatum, who is listed as day-to-day due to a knee issue. His absence was felt as the Celtics struggled to find offensive rhythm against the Pistons, particularly in the late stages of the game.
The betting market reflected the Pistons' slight edge in this matchup, with odds favoring them, though specific figures were not provided. This added an interesting layer to the game, as the Celtics were under pressure to perform despite their struggles.
The game conditions were typical for early season basketball, with players adjusting to the pace and intensity of the competition. Fans were treated to a competitive atmosphere, with both teams showing flashes of brilliance.
As the game unfolded, viewers witnessed crucial moments in the fourth quarter that defined the outcome. Payton Pritchard made a significant contribution for the Celtics, scoring a 14-foot shot that brought the score to 108-113. However, Tobias Harris responded with a layup, extending the Pistons' lead to 115-108. Sam Hauser then hit a three-pointer for the Celtics, narrowing the gap to 111-115, but it was not enough to secure a comeback.
Cade Cunningham's free throws and another two-point shot from Tobias Harris sealed the deal for the Pistons, ensuring their victory and further complicating the Celtics' season. The Pistons' ability to execute in critical moments ultimately made the difference in this closely fought contest.
Injury report
- Jayson TatumDay-To-DayKneeBoston Celtics
Leaders
- PointsCade Cunningham25Detroit Pistons
- AssistsCade Cunningham8Detroit Pistons
- ReboundsJalen Duren18Detroit Pistons
- PointsJaylen Brown41Boston Celtics
- AssistsJaylen Brown4Boston Celtics
- ReboundsPayton Pritchard10Boston Celtics
Recent form
Detroit Pistons
Last 10: 3-7Streak W1113.7 scored · 118 allowed per game1-3 at home
- W115-111at Houston RocketsOct 25
- L111-115at Chicago BullsOct 23
- L133-140at Milwaukee BucksApr 13
- L119-125vs Milwaukee BucksApr 11
- W115-106vs New York KnicksApr 10
- L117-127vs Sacramento KingsApr 7
- L103-109vs Memphis GrizzliesApr 5
- W117-105at Toronto RaptorsApr 4
- L103-119at Oklahoma City ThunderApr 3
- L104-123at Minnesota TimberwolvesMar 30
Boston Celtics
Last 10: 6-4Streak L2109.6 scored · 103.5 allowed per game2-2 away
- L95-105at New York KnicksOct 24
- L116-117vs Philadelphia 76ersOct 22
- W93-86vs Charlotte HornetsApr 13
- W130-94vs Charlotte HornetsApr 11
- L76-96at Orlando MagicApr 9
- W119-117at New York KnicksApr 8
- W124-90vs Washington WizardsApr 6
- W123-103vs Phoenix SunsApr 4
- L103-124vs Miami HeatApr 2
- W117-103at Memphis GrizzliesMar 31
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | - | 26 | W2 | .683 | 56 |
| New York | 3 | 29 | L1 | .646 | 53 |
| Toronto | 10 | 36 | W1 | .561 | 46 |
| Philadelphia | 11 | 37 | W2 | .549 | 45 |
| Brooklyn | 36 | 62 | L3 | .244 | 20 |
| Detroit | - | 22 | W3 | .732 | 60 |
| Cleveland | 8 | 30 | W1 | .634 | 52 |
| Milwaukee | 28 | 50 | L1 | .390 | 32 |
| Chicago | 29 | 51 | L2 | .378 | 31 |
| Indiana | 41 | 63 | L2 | .232 | 19 |
Box score
| Stat | Boston Celtics | Detroit Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 40-94 | 39-93 |
| Field goal % | 43 | 42 |
| Three-pointers | 15-45 | 9-34 |
| Three-point % | 33 | 26 |
| Free throws | 18-24 | 32-36 |
| Free throw % | 75 | 89 |
| Rebounds | 38 | 55 |
| Offensive rebounds | 12 | 19 |
| Defensive rebounds | 26 | 36 |
| Assists | 17 | 22 |
| Steals | 11 | 7 |
| Blocks | 8 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 16 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 13 | 13 |
| Fast-break points | 14 | 21 |
| Points in the paint | 40 | 50 |
| Fouls | 26 | 24 |
| Largest lead | 17 | 15 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter77-90Cade Cunningham makes 14-foot step back jumpshot
- 3rd Quarter79-90Anfernee Simons makes 7-foot driving floating jump shot
- 3rd Quarter79-92Cade Cunningham makes 9-foot two point shot
- 3rd Quarter81-92Jaylen Brown makes 4-foot two point shot
- 3rd Quarter81-94Ronald Holland II makes 3-foot dunk (Ausar Thompson assists)
- 4th Quarter81-95Cade Cunningham makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter81-96Cade Cunningham makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter83-96Derrick White makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter84-96Josh Minott makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter85-96Josh Minott makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter85-97Cade Cunningham makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter85-98Cade Cunningham makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter88-98Josh Minott makes 23-foot three point jumper (Neemias Queta assists)
- 4th Quarter90-98Josh Minott makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter91-98Josh Minott makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter91-99Ausar Thompson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter91-100Ausar Thompson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter93-100Josh Minott makes 5-foot layup (Payton Pritchard assists)
- 4th Quarter93-102Cade Cunningham makes 9-foot driving floating jump shot
- 4th Quarter95-102Payton Pritchard makes 8-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter96-102Payton Pritchard makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter96-105Duncan Robinson makes 25-foot three pointer (Cade Cunningham assists)
- 4th Quarter98-105Jaylen Brown makes 11-foot pullup jump shot (Payton Pritchard assists)
- 4th Quarter98-107Ronald Holland II makes two point shot (Tobias Harris assists)
- 4th Quarter101-107Derrick White makes 27-foot three pointer
- 4th Quarter102-107Jaylen Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter103-107Jaylen Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter103-109Jalen Duren makes 3-foot alley oop dunk shot (Tobias Harris assists)
- 4th Quarter104-109Jaylen Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter106-109Payton Pritchard makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter106-111Ausar Thompson makes dunk
- 4th Quarter106-113Ausar Thompson makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter108-113Payton Pritchard makes 14-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter108-115Tobias Harris makes layup (Ausar Thompson assists)
- 4th Quarter111-115Sam Hauser makes 24-foot three point jumper (Payton Pritchard assists)
- 4th Quarter111-116Cade Cunningham makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter111-117Cade Cunningham makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter112-117Jaylen Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter113-117Jaylen Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter113-119Tobias Harris makes two point shot
Win probability
Above the line favours Detroit Pistons, below favours Boston Celtics.
Venue
- Little Caesars ArenaDetroit, MI
- Attendance20062
- OfficialsBrian Forte, Andy Nagy, Brandon Schwab
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