Celtics Host Slipping Pistons
The Boston Celtics play host to the Detroit Pistons at TD Garden on Friday evening.

The Celtics (18-7) have won seven of their last 10 games and are 10-1 at home, while the Pistons (11-17) have dropped two in a row. The Celtics suffered their first home loss of the season in their most recent home game, but look to get back on track as they return home from a solid win in Dallas on Wednesday. The Celtics do a great job defense, as they are holding opponents to 104.0 points per game, which is third fewest in the league. On the offensive end they are averaging 110.8 points per game, while shooting 45 percent from the field. They also do a good job taking care of the ball, as they average 12.7 turnovers per game, which is third fewest in the league. Kemba Walker leads the Celtics with an average of 23.5 points and 5.2 rebounds per game. Jayson Tatum is averaging 20.8 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.4 steals per game, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 19.6 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.1 steals per game.

Meanwhile, the Pistons are 5-5 in their last 10 games and have won three in a row on the road, where they have a 4-9 record. Andre Drummond leads the Pistons with 17.8 points, 16.7 rebounds, 1.8 blocks and 1.7 steals per game. Derrick Rose continues to produce at high level, averaging 16.6 points, 6.0 assists and 2.3 rebounds, in 24 minutes per game. Blake Griffin (knee) is listed as doubtful for action, while he has been sluggish lately, averaging 13.8 points on 33 percent shooting over his last nine games. Luke Kennard (knee) is also doubtful for action on Friday. The Pistons score an average of 108.9 points per game but are giving up an average of 109.7 points against. They are shooting 46.8 percent from the field, including 37.7 percent from long range, which is fourth best in the league.
Posted on: 12/19/2019 4:04 PM
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