NBA action continues Monday night as the Boston Celtics return to TD Garden to host the Detroit Pistons in the third of four regular-season meetings between the Eastern Conference rivals.
The game tips off at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, Dec. 15, and will be broadcast locally on NBC Sports Boston and FanDuel Sports Network Detroit, with a national streaming option available on Peacock. Fans looking to watch the matchup for free can do so by taking advantage of DIRECTV’s free trial or FuboTV’s free trial, both of which include the necessary regional sports channels.
Peacock, which carries exclusive NBA games on Mondays along with NBC broadcasts, offers subscription plans starting at $7.99 per month.
Detroit enters the game leading the Eastern Conference at 20–5, while Boston sits in third place at 15–10, five games back. The home team has won each of the first two meetings this season, including a narrow 117–114 Celtics win nearly three weeks ago in Boston.
Following that matchup, the Celtics rattled off a five-game winning streak, though they are coming off a 116–101 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Jaylen Brown led Boston in that game with 30 points, marking his fourth straight 30-point performance and the seventh time he’s reached that mark in his last eight games.
Detroit, meanwhile, has responded well to its own loss against Milwaukee. The Pistons have won three straight games, most recently cruising past the Atlanta Hawks 142–115. Eight Detroit players scored in double figures, with Isaiah Stewart leading the way off the bench with 17 points. Cade Cunningham and Duncan Robinson added 15 apiece, while Jalen Duren chipped in 14.
With two of the East’s top teams squaring off and playoff positioning already at stake, Monday night’s matchup promises to be another competitive chapter in this season series.
Game details
- Who: Detroit Pistons vs. Boston Celtics
- When: Monday, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: TD Garden, Boston
How to watch
- TV: NBC Sports Boston, FanDuel Sports Network Detroit
- Stream: DIRECTV (free trial), FuboTV (free trial), Peacock
Fans interested in wagering on the game can also explore Massachusetts sports betting options to learn how odds work and what bets are available.