The 37-16 Boston Celtics make the trip to Michigans’s Little Ceaser’s Arena to face the 14-40 Detroit Pistons for the third of four meetings this season, the Celtics winners of the last 2. Boston and Detroit are both coming off of a loss and may thus be all the more motivated on the court, though the Celtics have struggled to put away teams with organizational goals of securing the best possible lottery odds — will they tonight?
If you happen to be looking for a way to watch the on-court action live on cable television or a local or national online streaming service, keep reading while we get you up to speed on everything else you need to know about the game.
Let’s begin with the players who are among those listed to be available to play.
While seen by some as a buyout candidate, could Boston having trade interest tell us something about the team’s thinking elsewhere on the roster? https://t.co/mKbtiIEMfj
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) February 6, 2023
Injuries of note
For the Celtics, Danilo Gallinari (ACL), and Marcus Smart (ankle), are out, and Luke Kornet (ankle) is questionable.
For the Pistons, Marvin Bagley III (hand) and Cade Cunningham (tibia) are out, and Isaiah Stewart (hip) is questionable.
Gary Washburn on Seattle hoops scene, Boston Celtics ties https://t.co/Uaykd1Ln1O
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) February 6, 2023
Likely starting lineups
Boston Celtics
- Payton Pritchard
- Derrick White
- Jayson Tatum
- Al Horford
- Robert Williams III
Detroit Pistons
- Jaden Ivey
- Alec Burks
- Bogdan Bogdanovic
- Isaiah Stewart
- Jalen Duren
Draft expert Jonathan Wasserman has put together a mock for the 2023 NBA draft that reflects the changes in the standings just ahead of the trade deadline. https://t.co/oyk3I7VyO6
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) February 6, 2023
How to watch or stream
Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:
- Date: 2/6/23
- Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: NBA TV, NBC Sports Boston
Tristan Thompson, Kendrick Perkins share Kevin Garnett trash talk tales https://t.co/cWbT0L1j95
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) February 6, 2023
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