Upcoming NBA Matchup
The Detroit Pistons will face off against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden in Boston at 7:00 PM ET tonight, one of two exciting matchups airing on Peacock. Following this game, the Houston Rockets will take on the Denver Nuggets at 9:30 PM. Fans can catch both of these NBA games on NBC and Peacock, which is set to broadcast an impressive total of 100 games throughout the 2025-2026 season.
Pistons’ Recent Performance
As the Pistons prepare for this matchup, they come off an impressive victory against the Atlanta Hawks, winning 142-115 last Friday. This marked their fifth triumph in six games, showcasing a strong performance where their bench contributed a remarkable 77 points – a season-best for the team. Jalen Duren expressed the team’s ambition, stating:
“Wins like tonight show the world we’re serious about winning…we’re not here just to win games; we’re here to win championships… I think we’re the best team in the league, and we’re going to continue to show it.”
Currently, the Pistons lead the Eastern Conference with a record of 20-5, which is notable as it is only the third time in the franchise’s history they have tallied 20 wins within the first 25 games.
Celtics’ Recovery Efforts
On the other side, the Celtics are looking to recover from a disappointing end to their five-game win streak, suffering a 116-101 defeat against the Milwaukee Bucks last Thursday. Jaylen Brown led the scoring with 30 points, stepping up as a key player while Jayson Tatum is sidelined due to a torn Achilles injury from last season. Brown is having a breakout year, averaging 29.1 points per game and showing impressive stats across various categories. Currently sitting in third place in the Eastern Conference, Boston hopes to bounce back with a strong performance against Detroit.
Viewing Information
For those interested in viewing tonight’s contest between the Pistons and Celtics, here’s the viewing information:
- Date: Monday, December 15
- Location: TD Garden, Boston, MA
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Live Streaming: Available on Peacock.
In addition, the Rockets vs. Nuggets game will also be broadcast on Peacock starting at 9:30 PM ET. Fans can enjoy a week full of NBA action with Peacock’s NBA Mondays featuring up to three games every Monday and the ‘Coast 2 Coast Tuesday’ doubleheaders. For a complete list of games scheduled on NBC and Peacock, check the local listings and the official website.
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