Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons (18-48) will take on Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics (40-27) in part of the NBA Friday slate.
There hasn’t been a team in the NBA better than the Celtics as of late after beginning the season 18-21. Led by the explosive scoring of Jayson Tatum and an elite defense, teams are having a difficult time handling them as a matchup.
The development of Cade Cunningham has been a key storyline for the Pistons and remains their utmost priority. Going up against an elite defense will be a fascinating test for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft.
Marvin Bagley III has shown some intriguing flashes since being acquired at the NBA trade deadline. He is averaging 13.3 points and 6.6 rebounds in 25.0 minutes per game with Detroit.
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Will the Celtics manage to continue to build momentum, or will they have a letdown performance against one of the NBA’s worst teams?
How to Watch Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics
Here’s everything to know about how to tune in to watch Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics:
Date: Friday, March 11
Time: 7:30 PM ET
Location: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts
TV Channel: Bally Sports Detroit (Pistons) and NBC Sports Boston (Celtics)
Injury Report for Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics
Detroit Pistons Injury Report: Isaiah Stewart – out (right knee bone bruise), Hamidou Diallo – out (left finger sprain), Killian Hayes – out (right adductor contusion), Frank Jackson – out (bilateral lumbar spine spasm, Isaiah Stewart, Rodney McGruder – out (left hamstring strain), Chris Smith – out (left knee sprain)
Boston Celtics Injury Report: Aaron Nesmith – out (ankle)
Projected Starting Lineups for Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics
Detroit Pistons Projected Starting Lineup: G Cory Joseph, G Cade Cunnigham, F Saddiq Bey, F Jerami Grant, C Marvin Bagley III
Boston Celtics Projected Starting Lineup: G Marcus Smart, G Jaylen Brown, F Jayson Tatum, F Robert Williams III, C Al Horford
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