Detroit Pistons (9-14, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (17-4, second in the Eastern Conference)

Boston; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Celtics -14; over/under is 220.5

BOTTOM LINE: Boston hosts Detroit trying to prolong its five-game home winning streak.

The Celtics are 15-3 against conference opponents. Boston is second in the Eastern Conference in team defense, allowing just 109.8 points while holding opponents to 46.3% shooting.

The Pistons are 8-12 in conference games. Detroit has a 5-7 record in games decided by at least 10 points.

The Celtics are shooting 45.9% from the field this season, 0.3 percentage points lower than the 46.2% the Pistons allow to opponents. The Pistons are shooting 45.9% from the field, 0.4% lower than the 46.3% the Celtics’ opponents have shot this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Derrick White is averaging 18.4 points and 4.6 assists for the Celtics.

Jaden Ivey is scoring 18.0 points per game and averaging 4.3 rebounds for the Pistons.

LAST 10 GAMES: Celtics: 8-2, averaging 119.9 points, 44.4 rebounds, 27.1 assists, 6.8 steals and 6.3 blocks per game while shooting 46.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 109.9 points per game.

Pistons: 4-6, averaging 110.2 points, 45.2 rebounds, 25.4 assists, 7.3 steals and 5.4 blocks per game while shooting 45.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 113.1 points.

INJURIES: Celtics: Jrue Holiday: day to day (knee), Jayson Tatum: day to day (knee).

Pistons: Bobi Klintman: out (calf).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.