The Boston Celtics and the Detroit Pistons are two teams who are struggling this season, and are both coming from defeats. As they meet in this game, both teams are hoping to bounce back in this game. Currently, these two teams’ current results does not look optimistic, with their place in the standings on the line. From the last six games of the Celtics, they already lost to four, while the Pistons lost to three of their last four games. The meeting between these two teams will be on February 7, 2023, at 8:00 AM (GMT+8), as Pistons host this game.
These two teams are from the same conference, the Eastern Conference, but from a very far place in the standings. Currently, the hosts are at the 15th of the standings, the last in the Eastern Conference. From their 54 matches, they only won 14 games, where seven of those coming at home. As for the visitors, they are at the top spot of the Eastern Conference. However, considering their current results, they are on the verge of going down from the top spot. They only have a one-game lead for the top spot.
Boston Celtics
The Celtics are coming in this game with hopes to finally end their struggles in the contest, to retain their spot in the standings. From their last six games, they already lost to four, bringing them to be just a game ahead from the second spot. This squad now starts to feel the importance of having Marcus Smart, as he plays a huge role in defense. This season, the Celtics are 7-5 without smart, but 4-4 in his latest injury. On their last match, they fell short against the Suns, in a 106-94 loss. Their top two players also struggled in that game, although they scored a combined 47 points. They are still lucky that they are still able to minimize their turnovers. Celtics are third in offense with 117.7 points per game, and seventh in defense, as they give up 111.9 points per game.
Jayson Tatum, and Jaylen Brown continues to lead the Celtics with 30.9 points and 27 points respectively. However, Luke Kornet remains to be questionable, while Marcus Smart is still out for this game.
Detroit Pistons
This squad is aiming for more wins, just as to at least improve their record, considering that they are at the bottom of the standings. With that aim, their current results hinder them from achieving what they are aiming for. On their last game, they were defeated by the Suns on Sunday, in a 116-110 loss at home. Although there are many people who stepped up in that game, it is still not enough for them to improve their run. As they are currently one of the teams with the worst record in the NBA, it is not surprising that this team is desperate for wins. In fact, they are averaging below average in most categories. In offense, they are the 23rd with 112.5 points per game, and 29th in defense, allowing 119.8 points per game.
Bojan Bogdanovic leads the Pistons with 21.4 points per game. Cade Cunningham is also producing numbers for the Pistons with 19.9 points. However, it is just unfortunate that he will be out for the season due to his injury. Marvin Bagley III is also not available due to a hand surgery.
Prediction:
Boston Celtics
Total Under: 120.5
Odds: 0.96
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