Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics prediction
NBA · 20 January 2026
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On Tuesday, 20 January 2026, Boston Celtics visited Detroit Pistons in the NBA. Final score: Detroit Pistons 104–103 Boston Celtics. Season records: Detroit Pistons 30-10, Boston Celtics 26-15. Over their last five games Detroit Pistons went 4-1, averaging 110 points for and 92.8 against. Over their last five games Boston Celtics went 3-2, averaging 113.4 points for and 107 against. Head-to-head: 3-2 for Detroit Pistons over the last five games, most recently Boston Celtics 105–112 Detroit Pistons. Detroit Pistons had 2 days of rest and Boston Celtics 2. Tip-off was at 01:00 UTC. The game page also covers the point spread, total points, the predicted score, rest days and key players. See SportLikely's prediction for this game.
Season: Detroit Pistons 30-10 · Boston Celtics 26-15
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