The Boston Celtics will make the trip to Michigan’s Little Caesar’s Arena in order to face the Detroit Pistons in what is one of the biggest games of the Celtics’ 2025-26 regular season schedule this Monday (Jan. 19) night. Boston has defied the odds this winter to emerge as one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference, carving a path to the second seed to be above all other East ball clubs fave Detroit.
The Celtics may have to face the Pistons more dinged up than they have been in the two team’s earlier contests this season, however, just as Detroit appears to be in great health. We think this one is a toss-up if it were played at TD Garden, but Boston will have their work cut out for them if they are down one of their best guards on the road.
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Records, standing, and streaks
At present, the Celtics have a 25-15 record and a two-game win streak coming into tonight’s tilt. That has them second in the Eastern Conference standings.
Dec 15, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) drives on Boston Celtics guard Hugo Gonzalez (28) during the second quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images
The Pistons are the owners of a 30-10 record and a two-game win streak going into the game, good enough for first in the East.
What happened in the last game for each team?
Boston beat the Atlanta Hawks 132-106 on the road.
Dec 15, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) looses the ball trying to go between Boston Celtics guard Jordan Walsh (27) and center Neemias Queta (88) during the first quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images
Detroit beat the Indiana Pacers 121-78 at home.
Injuries
For the Celtics, Jayson Tatum (Achilles) is out, as is Josh Minott (ankle)c and Payton Pritchard (ankle) is questionable.
Nov 26, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Caris LeVert (8) drives the ball against Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) in the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
For the Pistons, no players of note are listed.
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Probable starting lineups – Celtics
Dec 15, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Surrounded by Boston Celtics, guard Derrick White (9) reaches in to try to steal the ball from Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images
Probable starting lineups – PistonsWhat time is tipoff, and on what channels?
Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:
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This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Celtics at Pistons: Stream, lineups, injury reports, broadcast (1/19)