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The Celtics want to continue their good shooting form

Last season's NBA champions visit the bottom of the Eastern Conference.

Detroit, which is in a rebuilding phase, hosts the Celtics, who pick up right where they left off with two stunning victories.

The Celtics have averaged 127 points in the middle of a short two-game road trip thanks to a 48.6 percent shooting percentage and a 43.4 percent shooting percentage from distance.

Former 2021 first-round pick Cade Cunningham leads the Pistons in points (30.5), assists (7.1) and field goal percentage (51.1).

The Pistons are off to an 0-2 start after losses to division opponents Pacers (115-109) and Cavaliers (113-101).

It is the first of three meetings between the Celtics and Pistons. Boston went 3-0 in meetings between the teams last season.

Let's get into it.

When: Saturday, 7 p.m

Where: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit

TV, radio: NBCSB, WROR-FM 105.7

Line: Boston -14. O/U: 227.0.

Celts

Season balance: 2:0. vs. distribution: 2:0. Over/Under: 1-1

Last 10 games: 9-1. vs. distribution: 6-3, 1 push. Over/Under: 3-7

PISTONS

Season balance: 0-2. vs. distribution: 0-2. Over/Under: 0-2

Last 10 games: 1-9. vs. distribution: 3-7. Over/Under: 4-5, 1 push

Statistics of the day: The Celtics have the fewest turnovers per game (9.0) with the Kings.

Notes: Sam Hauser is out with a back injury. It is the sniper's second absence in a row. … For Detroit, Ausar Thompson and rookie second-round pick Bobi Klintman are both playing time decisions. Both Thompson (blood clot) and Klintman (calf) were sidelined in the loss to the Cavaliers.

Cam Kerry can be reached at [email protected].

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