The Boston Celtics are meeting Detroit Pistons, with aims of keeping their momentum until the next round of the contest. Coming into this match, the Celtics and the Pistons have different fortunes in the NBA this season. The Celtics already secured their spots in the playoffs of the NBA, which is not surprising, considering their standings. Celtics are actually at the top of the Eastern Conference, winning 53 matches, and losing to 14. Meanwhile, the Pistons are different, as they are already eliminated this season because of their underwhelming campaign. The Pistons are at the 14th in the East, winning just 12 matches, and losing to 55 games in the contest. The meeting between these two teams is on March 19, 2024, at 7:30 AM (GMT+8).
Boston Celtics
The Celtics defeated the Suns 127-112, with the Suns allowing 51 points in the game. The Celtics shot 35.5% from beyond the arc and had a shooting percentage of 47.5%. They made 25 out of 50 tries (50.0%) and knocked down 8 of those for a rate of 72.7%. The Suns committed 12 personal fouls, giving up possession 8 times and recording 12 steals. The Celtics had a 52-14 record, committing 16.7 personal fouls per game, hitting 80.9% from the free throw line, assisting 26.5 times per game, and coughing up possession 12.1 times per game. The Celtics have a 9th-ranked offense, but their defense concedes 34.8% on shots from behind the 3-point line and opponents knock down 76.5% of their free throw attempts.
Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, and Sam Hauser all remains to be a doubt here, considering their problems. However, Kristaps Porzingis remains to be unavailable here, as he is still dealing with his hamstring injury.
Detroit Pistons
The Pistons lost 108-95 against the Heat, with 16 personal fouls and 7 of their 34 shots from three-point range. Miami finished 71.4% at the free throw line, grabbed 44 rebounds, and earned 23 assists and 14 steals. Detroit allowed 47.3% from the field on 43 out of 91 shooting, and didled out 27 dimes. The Pistons earned 48 rebounds, with 9 on the offensive end. Detroit had a 42.9% FG percentage and made 10 of their 38 shots from beyond the perimeter. Simone Fontecchio was a major contributor, finishing at 56.3% from the floor but not recording an assist. Detroit has a 12-54 record, losing possession 15.5 times per contest and committing 21.6 fouls. They have a record of 122.1 points per outing and are shooting 35.4% from downtown and 78.5% from the charity stripe.
Quentin Grimes remains to be a doubt here, due to an issue on his knee. Meanwhile, Ausar Thompson is unavailable, as he is still dealing with an illness.
Prediction:
Boston Celtics
Odds: 0.85
Total Under: 112.5
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