NBA · Final

Celtics Edge Pistons in Close Contest at TD Garden

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Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 5:00 PM ET · TD Garden

Boston Celtics 117, Detroit Pistons 114, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics?

Boston Celtics beat Detroit Pistons 117-114 at TD Garden on November 26, 2025.

Who was favored in Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics?

Detroit Pistons were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -125 (about 56% implied). The underdog won.

In a thrilling matchup at TD Garden, the Boston Celtics narrowly defeated the Detroit Pistons with a final score of 117-114. This victory allowed the Celtics to take a 2-1 lead in their season series against the Pistons, which had been tied at 1-1 prior to this game. The contest was marked by intense moments, particularly in the fourth quarter, where both teams exchanged leads and fought hard for every point.

The Celtics entered this game with a home record of 10-8, having recently shown some improvement with a last five record of 4-1. Their average scoring in those games was 121.6 points, while they allowed an average of 110.8 points. In their most recent outing before facing the Pistons, the Celtics secured a victory over the Orlando Magic, winning 138-129. This win was part of a stretch where they had gone 6-4 in their last ten home games, averaging 116.8 points scored and 109.8 points allowed.

On the other hand, the Pistons came into this game with a strong away record of 15-3, riding a remarkable ten-game winning streak. Their last ten games reflected an impressive record of 10-0, with an average of 122.3 points scored and 112.8 points allowed. Their most recent game was a win against the Indiana Pacers, where they triumphed 122-117. The Pistons had been dominant on the road, boasting a perfect away record of 5-0 in their last five games, averaging 122.4 points scored and allowing 112.4 points.

The Celtics were dealing with an injury concern heading into the game, as Jayson Tatum was listed as day-to-day due to a knee issue. His absence could have impacted the Celtics' offensive strategy, but they managed to hold their ground against a formidable Pistons team.

The market reflected a close contest, with DraftKings setting the odds with the Pistons favored by 1.5 points. The total for the game was set at 234.5, indicating an expectation for a high-scoring affair. The moneyline odds were +105 for the Celtics and -125 for the Pistons, showing a slight lean towards the Pistons as the favored team.

As the game unfolded, it featured several scoring plays that highlighted the competitive nature of the matchup. In the fourth quarter, Cade Cunningham made crucial free throws, bringing the Pistons close at 112-113. However, Anfernee Simons responded with his own free throws, pushing the Celtics' lead to 114-112. The back-and-forth continued as Cunningham again went to the line, but the Celtics maintained their composure in the closing moments, with Payton Pritchard sealing the game with his free throws to finalize the score at 117-114.

The conditions at TD Garden were conducive to a competitive game, with both teams showcasing their offensive capabilities. Viewers were treated to a display of skill and determination, particularly in the final minutes where every possession mattered. The Celtics' ability to execute under pressure and the Pistons' resilience made for an exciting encounter.

This game not only showcased the talent of both teams but also set the stage for their future meetings, with the Celtics now holding a slight edge in the season series. As the NBA season progresses, both teams will look to build on this matchup, with the Celtics aiming to solidify their standing at home and the Pistons continuing their pursuit of excellence on the road.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	DET -1.5	234.5 o -105 / u -115	Detroit Pistons -125 · Boston Celtics +105

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Injury report

Jayson TatumDay-To-DayKneeBoston Celtics

Leaders

PointsJaylen Brown33Boston Celtics
AssistsJaylen Brown5Boston Celtics
ReboundsJaylen Brown10Boston Celtics
PointsCade Cunningham42Detroit Pistons
AssistsCade Cunningham5Detroit Pistons
ReboundsJalen Duren16Detroit Pistons

Recent form

Boston Celtics

Last 10: 6-4Streak W1116.8 scored · 109.8 allowed per game4-2 at home

W138-129vs Orlando MagicNov 23
L105-113vs Brooklyn NetsNov 22
W113-99at Brooklyn NetsNov 19
W121-118vs LA ClippersNov 16
W131-95vs Memphis GrizzliesNov 13
L100-102at Philadelphia 76ersNov 12
W111-107at Orlando MagicNov 9
L110-123at Orlando MagicNov 8
W136-107vs Washington WizardsNov 6
L103-105vs Utah JazzNov 4

Detroit Pistons

Last 10: 10-0Streak W10122.3 scored · 112.8 allowed per game5-0 away

W122-117at Indiana PacersNov 25
W129-116at Milwaukee BucksNov 23
W120-112at Atlanta HawksNov 19
W127-112vs Indiana PacersNov 18
W114-105vs Philadelphia 76ersNov 15
W124-113vs Chicago BullsNov 13
W137-135vs Washington WizardsNov 11
W111-108at Philadelphia 76ersNov 10
W125-107at Brooklyn NetsNov 8
W114-103vs Utah JazzNov 6

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
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
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

Box score

Stat	Detroit Pistons	Boston Celtics
Field goals	37-93	38-87
Field goal %	40	44
Three-pointers	11-36	20-43
Three-point %	31	47
Free throws	29-36	21-24
Free throw %	81	88
Rebounds	56	44
Offensive rebounds	21	12
Defensive rebounds	35	32
Assists	20	24
Steals	5	9
Blocks	7	7
Turnovers	13	12
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	20	15
Fast-break points	11	12
Points in the paint	42	22
Fouls	18	27
Largest lead	10	7

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter83-83Jaden Ivey makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter83-84Derrick White makes free throw 1 of 3
3rd Quarter83-85Derrick White makes free throw 2 of 3
3rd Quarter83-86Derrick White makes free throw 3 of 3
4th Quarter85-86Isaiah Stewart makes tip shot
4th Quarter85-89Sam Hauser makes 26-foot three point jumper (Anfernee Simons assists)
4th Quarter85-92Anfernee Simons makes 26-foot running pullup jump shot (Hugo Gonzalez assists)
4th Quarter87-92Jaden Ivey makes 6-foot two point shot (Cade Cunningham assists)
4th Quarter88-92Jaden Ivey makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter88-93Hugo Gonzalez makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter90-93Cade Cunningham makes driving layup
4th Quarter92-93Isaiah Stewart makes 1-foot dunk (Cade Cunningham assists)
4th Quarter94-93Tobias Harris makes 10-foot two point shot
4th Quarter97-93Caris LeVert makes 24-foot three point jumper (Duncan Robinson assists)
4th Quarter97-95Jaylen Brown makes 16-foot step back jumpshot
4th Quarter97-97Jaylen Brown makes driving dunk
4th Quarter99-97Duncan Robinson makes 9-foot two point shot (Caris LeVert assists)
4th Quarter99-100Derrick White makes 26-foot three pointer (Baylor Scheierman assists)
4th Quarter101-100Cade Cunningham makes 8-foot two point shot
4th Quarter101-102Jaylen Brown makes 6-foot two point shot (Derrick White assists)
4th Quarter101-105Derrick White makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jaylen Brown assists)
4th Quarter103-105Cade Cunningham makes 17-foot step back jumpshot
4th Quarter104-105Jalen Duren makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter105-105Jalen Duren makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter105-107Jaylen Brown makes driving layup
4th Quarter105-108Jaylen Brown makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter106-108Cade Cunningham makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter107-108Cade Cunningham makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter107-111Derrick White makes 31-foot three pointer
4th Quarter110-111Tobias Harris makes 23-foot three point jumper (Cade Cunningham assists)
4th Quarter110-112Derrick White makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter110-113Derrick White makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter111-113Cade Cunningham makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter112-113Cade Cunningham makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter112-114Anfernee Simons makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter112-115Anfernee Simons makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter113-115Cade Cunningham makes free throw 1 of 3
4th Quarter114-115Cade Cunningham makes free throw 2 of 3
4th Quarter114-116Payton Pritchard makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter114-117Payton Pritchard makes free throw 2 of 2