The Boston Celtics (35-26) play against the Detroit Pistons (14-45) at Little Caesars Arena
The Boston Celtics are spending $3,915,252 per win while the Detroit Pistons are spending $9,354,940 per win
Game Time: 12:00 PM EST on Saturday February 26, 2022
Broadcast Info
National TV: N/A
Home TV: Bally Sports DET
Away TV: NBC Sports Boston
Home Radio: 97.1 FM The Ticket
Away Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub
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What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Gary Washburn
@GwashburnGlobe
Smart got the loose-ball foul, officials trying to determine if Stewart or Smart had a hostile act. #Celtics #Pistons – 12:58 PM
@GwashburnGlobe
Smart got the loose-ball foul, officials trying to determine if Stewart or Smart had a hostile act. #Celtics #Pistons – 12:58 PM
James Edwards III
@JLEdwardsIII
Marcus Smart and Isaiah Stewart get into it. Stewart smiles and backs up and walks away.
Stew isn’t going through THAT again lol. – 12:56 PM
@JLEdwardsIII
Marcus Smart and Isaiah Stewart get into it. Stewart smiles and backs up and walks away.
Stew isn’t going through THAT again lol. – 12:56 PM
Gary Washburn
@GwashburnGlobe
And now Marcus Smart wants smoke with Isaiah Stewart, who remembers the LeBron suspension, and walks away from any altercation. #Celtics #Pistons – 12:56 PM
@GwashburnGlobe
And now Marcus Smart wants smoke with Isaiah Stewart, who remembers the LeBron suspension, and walks away from any altercation. #Celtics #Pistons – 12:56 PM
Omari Sanfoka II
@omarisankofa
Marcus Smart just tried to get into Isaiah Stewart’s face. Stewart walked away, but there was definitely a little tension in the building just now lol – 12:56 PM
@omarisankofa
Marcus Smart just tried to get into Isaiah Stewart’s face. Stewart walked away, but there was definitely a little tension in the building just now lol – 12:56 PM
Rod Beard
@detnewsRodBeard
There’s a little dustup involving #Pistons Isaiah Stewart … and that’s all. Good job walking away. – 12:56 PM
@detnewsRodBeard
There’s a little dustup involving #Pistons Isaiah Stewart … and that’s all. Good job walking away. – 12:56 PM
Rod Beard
@detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Cade Cunningham’s midrange jumper is quite something. – 12:55 PM
@detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Cade Cunningham’s midrange jumper is quite something. – 12:55 PM
John Karalis
@John_Karalis
wow what a pass from Robert Williams. He’s a fairly important player – 12:54 PM
@John_Karalis
wow what a pass from Robert Williams. He’s a fairly important player – 12:54 PM
Detroit Pistons
@DetroitPistons
Killian be killin’ em 🎶
@BallySportsDET | @Killian Hayes pic.twitter.com/OK5ALyVJGr – 12:52 PM
@DetroitPistons
Killian be killin’ em 🎶
@BallySportsDET | @Killian Hayes pic.twitter.com/OK5ALyVJGr – 12:52 PM
Vincent Goodwill
@VinceGoodwill
Wow, officials eject Hamidou Diallo for “touching an official” during play. Looked like he was trying to get his balance coming from out of bounds. The officiating has gotten ridiculous – 12:51 PM
@VinceGoodwill
Wow, officials eject Hamidou Diallo for “touching an official” during play. Looked like he was trying to get his balance coming from out of bounds. The officiating has gotten ridiculous – 12:51 PM
Gary Washburn
@GwashburnGlobe
Diallo was trying to keep his balance and reached out to the official to keep his forward momentum. Bizarre sequence. #Celtics #Pistons – 12:50 PM
@GwashburnGlobe
Diallo was trying to keep his balance and reached out to the official to keep his forward momentum. Bizarre sequence. #Celtics #Pistons – 12:50 PM
James Edwards III
@JLEdwardsIII
Hamidou Diallo just got T’d up for pushing the ref. I’m sure he’s arguing he was trying to keep his balance. – 12:48 PM
@JLEdwardsIII
Hamidou Diallo just got T’d up for pushing the ref. I’m sure he’s arguing he was trying to keep his balance. – 12:48 PM
Rod Beard
@detnewsRodBeard
That play looks like #Pistons Hamidou Diallo is trying to get his balance, not push the official. – 12:48 PM
@detnewsRodBeard
That play looks like #Pistons Hamidou Diallo is trying to get his balance, not push the official. – 12:48 PM
Gary Washburn
@GwashburnGlobe
Diallo had been barking at refs after every no call on his shots and finally got a tech for running into an official on a #Pistons rebound. Play under review. #Celtics – 12:48 PM
@GwashburnGlobe
Diallo had been barking at refs after every no call on his shots and finally got a tech for running into an official on a #Pistons rebound. Play under review. #Celtics – 12:48 PM
Sean Grande
@SeanGrandePBP
They have “downgraded” a Rodney McGruder 3 to a 2…so the Celtics now lead 37-36.
Always lots of excitement here at the scorer’s table.
(Math + 12pm starts = trouble) – 12:45 PM
@SeanGrandePBP
They have “downgraded” a Rodney McGruder 3 to a 2…so the Celtics now lead 37-36.
Always lots of excitement here at the scorer’s table.
(Math + 12pm starts = trouble) – 12:45 PM
James Edwards III
@JLEdwardsIII
Pistons 🤝 Big men who pump fake open 3s pic.twitter.com/eRkO8F8GiF – 12:44 PM
@JLEdwardsIII
Pistons 🤝 Big men who pump fake open 3s pic.twitter.com/eRkO8F8GiF – 12:44 PM
Rod Beard
@detnewsRodBeard
Scorers have changed the first #Pistons Rodney McGruder jumper to a 2.
BOS 37, DET 36, 8:41 2Q – 12:43 PM
@detnewsRodBeard
Scorers have changed the first #Pistons Rodney McGruder jumper to a 2.
BOS 37, DET 36, 8:41 2Q – 12:43 PM
Vincent Goodwill
@VinceGoodwill
If Marvin Bagley can be a competent defensive player… the Pistons may have something here. There’s a player in there somewhere – 12:42 PM
@VinceGoodwill
If Marvin Bagley can be a competent defensive player… the Pistons may have something here. There’s a player in there somewhere – 12:42 PM
Omari Sanfoka II
@omarisankofa
Rodney McGruder has made his last six 3’s, after going 4-for-4 on Thursday. Been red hot since the calendar turned – 12:41 PM
@omarisankofa
Rodney McGruder has made his last six 3’s, after going 4-for-4 on Thursday. Been red hot since the calendar turned – 12:41 PM
James Edwards III
@JLEdwardsIII
Overheard from someone in the crowd: “Keep shooting, Rodney!” awwww… Pistons fans are growing up. – 12:41 PM
@JLEdwardsIII
Overheard from someone in the crowd: “Keep shooting, Rodney!” awwww… Pistons fans are growing up. – 12:41 PM
John Karalis
@John_Karalis
This is Detroit’s shot chart. They’re shooting 63% right now. I think Boston will live with most of these shots. pic.twitter.com/MfE8xgp1uz – 12:39 PM
@John_Karalis
This is Detroit’s shot chart. They’re shooting 63% right now. I think Boston will live with most of these shots. pic.twitter.com/MfE8xgp1uz – 12:39 PM
James Edwards III
@JLEdwardsIII
Another hot take: Rodney McGruder is the greatest shooter of all-time – 12:39 PM
@JLEdwardsIII
Another hot take: Rodney McGruder is the greatest shooter of all-time – 12:39 PM
Detroit Pistons
@DetroitPistons
Our guys had a 11-18 FG (.611%) in the opening frame.
🔺 @Cade Cunningham: 7 PTS / 1 REB / 1 AST / 3-4 FG
🔺 @SaddiqBey: 4 PTS / 1 REB / 2-3 FG
🔺 @Jerami Grant: 4 PTS / 1 AST
🔺 @Cory Joseph: 4 PTS / 1 REB / 1 AST / 2-2 FG pic.twitter.com/arUeGXrJT4 – 12:39 PM
@DetroitPistons
Our guys had a 11-18 FG (.611%) in the opening frame.
🔺 @Cade Cunningham: 7 PTS / 1 REB / 1 AST / 3-4 FG
🔺 @SaddiqBey: 4 PTS / 1 REB / 2-3 FG
🔺 @Jerami Grant: 4 PTS / 1 AST
🔺 @Cory Joseph: 4 PTS / 1 REB / 1 AST / 2-2 FG pic.twitter.com/arUeGXrJT4 – 12:39 PM
Rod Beard
@detnewsRodBeard
End 1Q: #Celtics 30, #Pistons 26
Cunningham: 7 pts, 2 fls
Bey/Grant/Joseph: 4 pts each
BOS finished on a 12-2 run to take their first lead. – 12:38 PM
@detnewsRodBeard
End 1Q: #Celtics 30, #Pistons 26
Cunningham: 7 pts, 2 fls
Bey/Grant/Joseph: 4 pts each
BOS finished on a 12-2 run to take their first lead. – 12:38 PM
Brian Robb
@BrianTRobb
Not a great quarter for Celtics but a 12-2 run to close frame out puts them up four. – 12:37 PM
@BrianTRobb
Not a great quarter for Celtics but a 12-2 run to close frame out puts them up four. – 12:37 PM
Abby Chin
@tvabby
Feels like the #Celtics offense is a little iso heavy with the early start. But, the stat sheet says they’ve dished out 11 assists on 12 FGs. So, clearly my eyes are deceiving me.
Jayson Tatum is dealing, by the way! He’s got 5 assists already and leading all scorers with 8. – 12:37 PM
@tvabby
Feels like the #Celtics offense is a little iso heavy with the early start. But, the stat sheet says they’ve dished out 11 assists on 12 FGs. So, clearly my eyes are deceiving me.
Jayson Tatum is dealing, by the way! He’s got 5 assists already and leading all scorers with 8. – 12:37 PM
John Karalis
@John_Karalis
C’s were down 12-6 when Ime called that timeout. They finished 24-14 after that. Tatum has 8 points and 5 assists after the 1st. Smart has 4 assists. 9 assists on 12 buckets. – 12:36 PM
@John_Karalis
C’s were down 12-6 when Ime called that timeout. They finished 24-14 after that. Tatum has 8 points and 5 assists after the 1st. Smart has 4 assists. 9 assists on 12 buckets. – 12:36 PM
Omari Sanfoka II
@omarisankofa
End of 1: Celtics 30, Pistons 26. Detroit led for most of the quarter, until Smart and White knocked down back-to-back 3’s for Boston in the final 40 seconds.
Cunningham: 7 points
Bey, Grant: 4 points
Pistons shot 11-18 overall, Celtics 12-25 – 12:35 PM
@omarisankofa
End of 1: Celtics 30, Pistons 26. Detroit led for most of the quarter, until Smart and White knocked down back-to-back 3’s for Boston in the final 40 seconds.
Cunningham: 7 points
Bey, Grant: 4 points
Pistons shot 11-18 overall, Celtics 12-25 – 12:35 PM
Gary Washburn
@GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics end 1Q on a 12-2 run, lead #Pistons 30-26. Tatum 8, RWilliams 6, Brown 6, Smart 5; Cunningham 7. – 12:35 PM
@GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics end 1Q on a 12-2 run, lead #Pistons 30-26. Tatum 8, RWilliams 6, Brown 6, Smart 5; Cunningham 7. – 12:35 PM
James Edwards III
@JLEdwardsIII
END OF 1Q: Celtics 30, Pistons 26. Boston ends the quarter with back-to-back 3s.
Cade Cunningham: 7 points
Isaiah Stewart: 3 points and 4 rebounds
Bey/Grant/Bagley: 4p each – 12:35 PM
@JLEdwardsIII
END OF 1Q: Celtics 30, Pistons 26. Boston ends the quarter with back-to-back 3s.
Cade Cunningham: 7 points
Isaiah Stewart: 3 points and 4 rebounds
Bey/Grant/Bagley: 4p each – 12:35 PM
John Schuhmann
@johnschuhmann
Some Horns Duck-In plays from the Nuggets, Sixers & Celtics (today). pic.twitter.com/7Wn855rX5q – 12:31 PM
@johnschuhmann
Some Horns Duck-In plays from the Nuggets, Sixers & Celtics (today). pic.twitter.com/7Wn855rX5q – 12:31 PM
James Edwards III
@JLEdwardsIII
It won’t show up in the box score, but I thought Beef Stew was the best player, most active on the floor those first nine minutes. He was everywhere. Bagley and Olynyk are in. – 12:31 PM
@JLEdwardsIII
It won’t show up in the box score, but I thought Beef Stew was the best player, most active on the floor those first nine minutes. He was everywhere. Bagley and Olynyk are in. – 12:31 PM
Rod Beard
@detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Marvin Bagley III just arrived from baggage claim with that move. – 12:30 PM
@detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Marvin Bagley III just arrived from baggage claim with that move. – 12:30 PM
Detroit Pistons
@DetroitPistons
Saddiq with the moves! ✨🕺
@BallySportsDET | @SaddiqBey pic.twitter.com/7uS2z95AoV – 12:29 PM
@DetroitPistons
Saddiq with the moves! ✨🕺
@BallySportsDET | @SaddiqBey pic.twitter.com/7uS2z95AoV – 12:29 PM
Rod Beard
@detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Saddiq Bey looks more comfortable on offense, and that was a patient possession to end up with that J in the paint. – 12:26 PM
@detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Saddiq Bey looks more comfortable on offense, and that was a patient possession to end up with that J in the paint. – 12:26 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely
@ASherrodblakely
“Hell no!” Robert Williams after blocking Jerami Grant drive to the basket – 12:25 PM
@ASherrodblakely
“Hell no!” Robert Williams after blocking Jerami Grant drive to the basket – 12:25 PM
Steve Bulpett
@SteveBHoop
Kyrie was recruiting another star for the Celtics. Then things changed…
“I think he was pretty open with Danny. But then we’d hear him in interviews and it was just like, ‘Whoa, where did that come from?’ He just turned into this different human being.”bit.ly/3sr4rIR – 12:25 PM
@SteveBHoop
Kyrie was recruiting another star for the Celtics. Then things changed…
“I think he was pretty open with Danny. But then we’d hear him in interviews and it was just like, ‘Whoa, where did that come from?’ He just turned into this different human being.”bit.ly/3sr4rIR – 12:25 PM
Kevin Pelton
@kpelton
Something I like about the Celtics defense is that despite switching more frequently than any other team, they’re still making an effort to fight through screens they don’t need to switch. – 12:22 PM
@kpelton
Something I like about the Celtics defense is that despite switching more frequently than any other team, they’re still making an effort to fight through screens they don’t need to switch. – 12:22 PM
John Karalis
@John_Karalis
What a move by Tatum. I don’t know that I’ve ever seen him make that particular move. He usually just tries to go straight up with it. That little side step to avoid Stewart was very crafty – 12:21 PM
@John_Karalis
What a move by Tatum. I don’t know that I’ve ever seen him make that particular move. He usually just tries to go straight up with it. That little side step to avoid Stewart was very crafty – 12:21 PM
James Edwards III
@JLEdwardsIII
Hot take: These might be the Pistons’ best jerseys … of all-time. – 12:21 PM
@JLEdwardsIII
Hot take: These might be the Pistons’ best jerseys … of all-time. – 12:21 PM
Gary Washburn
@GwashburnGlobe
Welcome to Detroit for a rare early afternoon start. #Celtics are slow out of the gates, trailing 12-6. Cunningham already with 7. #Pistons pic.twitter.com/qutyNI0x53 – 12:17 PM
@GwashburnGlobe
Welcome to Detroit for a rare early afternoon start. #Celtics are slow out of the gates, trailing 12-6. Cunningham already with 7. #Pistons pic.twitter.com/qutyNI0x53 – 12:17 PM
Omari Sanfoka II
@omarisankofa
Other than the two fouls, Cunningham’s having a good first quarter. Has seven of Detroit’s 12 points on 3-4 shooting – 12:17 PM
@omarisankofa
Other than the two fouls, Cunningham’s having a good first quarter. Has seven of Detroit’s 12 points on 3-4 shooting – 12:17 PM
Sean Grande
@SeanGrandePBP
Cory Joseph opens the scoring for the Pistons 1:13 in, that ends the ridiculous run for the Celtics of 288:24, over six full games, without trailing on the road. – 12:17 PM
@SeanGrandePBP
Cory Joseph opens the scoring for the Pistons 1:13 in, that ends the ridiculous run for the Celtics of 288:24, over six full games, without trailing on the road. – 12:17 PM
Rod Beard
@detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons 12, #Celtics 6, 8:11 1Q
Cunningham: 7 pts, 2 fls
Stewart: 3 pts, 2 rebs
Joseph: 2 pts
DET is 5-of-7 FG
BOS is 2-of-8 FG – 12:16 PM
@detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons 12, #Celtics 6, 8:11 1Q
Cunningham: 7 pts, 2 fls
Stewart: 3 pts, 2 rebs
Joseph: 2 pts
DET is 5-of-7 FG
BOS is 2-of-8 FG – 12:16 PM
James Edwards III
@JLEdwardsIII
Cade Cunningham with seven points in four minutes. Pistons lead the Celtics, 12-6, early on. – 12:16 PM
@JLEdwardsIII
Cade Cunningham with seven points in four minutes. Pistons lead the Celtics, 12-6, early on. – 12:16 PM
Omari Sanfoka II
@omarisankofa
Cunningham just picked up his second foul with 8:27 left in the first quarter. Looks like he’s staying in for now – 12:15 PM
@omarisankofa
Cunningham just picked up his second foul with 8:27 left in the first quarter. Looks like he’s staying in for now – 12:15 PM
Chris Forsberg
@ChrisForsberg_
Tatum passing has leveled up lately. pic.twitter.com/IHWTsmvoVF – 12:15 PM
@ChrisForsberg_
Tatum passing has leveled up lately. pic.twitter.com/IHWTsmvoVF – 12:15 PM
James Edwards III
@JLEdwardsIII
Great pass and TOUGH finish by Stew there. Good start for Detroit against the Celtics so far. – 12:14 PM
@JLEdwardsIII
Great pass and TOUGH finish by Stew there. Good start for Detroit against the Celtics so far. – 12:14 PM
James Edwards III
@JLEdwardsIII
Looks like Cade Cunningham ate some Wheaties this morning. Good start for him. – 12:13 PM
@JLEdwardsIII
Looks like Cade Cunningham ate some Wheaties this morning. Good start for him. – 12:13 PM
Rod Beard
@detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Cade Cunningham hits his first two jumpers … it might be one of those days. – 12:13 PM
@detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Cade Cunningham hits his first two jumpers … it might be one of those days. – 12:13 PM
Tommy Beer
@TommyBeer
RJ Barrett has appeared in 20 games in 2022 and is averaging:
23.7 points,
6.0 rebs,
3.2 assists,
2.6 made 3PTs (shooting 41% from downtown).
Only players to match or exceed those averages in 2022:
Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and LeBron James
tommybeer.substack.com/p/rj-scores-ca… – 12:07 PM
@TommyBeer
RJ Barrett has appeared in 20 games in 2022 and is averaging:
23.7 points,
6.0 rebs,
3.2 assists,
2.6 made 3PTs (shooting 41% from downtown).
Only players to match or exceed those averages in 2022:
Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and LeBron James
tommybeer.substack.com/p/rj-scores-ca… – 12:07 PM
Boston Celtics
@celtics
Rob Williams discusses our motivation for the second half of the season and where he wants to grow as a player. pic.twitter.com/0Y3rtcoHjx – 12:03 PM
@celtics
Rob Williams discusses our motivation for the second half of the season and where he wants to grow as a player. pic.twitter.com/0Y3rtcoHjx – 12:03 PM
Detroit Pistons
@DetroitPistons
First 5️⃣ on the floor for some afternoon hoops ⤵️
@Kia | #Pistons pic.twitter.com/hsFjEKP8WL – 11:51 AM
@DetroitPistons
First 5️⃣ on the floor for some afternoon hoops ⤵️
@Kia | #Pistons pic.twitter.com/hsFjEKP8WL – 11:51 AM
Chris Mannix
@SIChrisMannix
It’s Scal and Mannix, TV Edition: On the call for Celtics-Pistons with @Brian Scalabrine. Noon ET, @NBCSBoston. – 11:51 AM
@SIChrisMannix
It’s Scal and Mannix, TV Edition: On the call for Celtics-Pistons with @Brian Scalabrine. Noon ET, @NBCSBoston. – 11:51 AM
Sean Grande
@SeanGrandePBP
Celtics at Pistons – Little Caesars Arena – February 26, 2022 – Starting Lineups
Boston – Smart, Brown, Tatum, Horford, R. Williams
Detroit – Cory Joseph, Cade Cunningham, Saddiq Bey, Jerami Grant, Isaiah Stewart
OUT: Boston: None Detroit : Frank Jackson pic.twitter.com/gjFdCxnBxV – 11:51 AM
@SeanGrandePBP
Celtics at Pistons – Little Caesars Arena – February 26, 2022 – Starting Lineups
Boston – Smart, Brown, Tatum, Horford, R. Williams
Detroit – Cory Joseph, Cade Cunningham, Saddiq Bey, Jerami Grant, Isaiah Stewart
OUT: Boston: None Detroit : Frank Jackson pic.twitter.com/gjFdCxnBxV – 11:51 AM
John Karalis
@John_Karalis
Early starts generally mean settling for jumpers to see if they can sleepwalk through a game. Can the C’s use revenge as motivation to play well early? Can they match Detroit’s physicality & keep them off the boards? Pistons have 8 wins over +.500 teams.
bostonsportsjournal.com/live/bsj-live-… – 11:37 AM
@John_Karalis
Early starts generally mean settling for jumpers to see if they can sleepwalk through a game. Can the C’s use revenge as motivation to play well early? Can they match Detroit’s physicality & keep them off the boards? Pistons have 8 wins over +.500 teams.
bostonsportsjournal.com/live/bsj-live-… – 11:37 AM
Detroit Pistons
@DetroitPistons
Whattupdoe #Pistons fans!
Join the MotorCade and grab a FREE @Cade Cunningham bobblehead presented by @BallysportsDET at the doors for today’s game. pic.twitter.com/DkCEQ0bY25 – 11:30 AM
@DetroitPistons
Whattupdoe #Pistons fans!
Join the MotorCade and grab a FREE @Cade Cunningham bobblehead presented by @BallysportsDET at the doors for today’s game. pic.twitter.com/DkCEQ0bY25 – 11:30 AM
Chris Forsberg
@ChrisForsberg_
Matinee day! Come spend your Saturday afternoon with us. Celtics and Pistons coming up on @NBCSBoston pic.twitter.com/4eXxotDN8o – 11:29 AM
@ChrisForsberg_
Matinee day! Come spend your Saturday afternoon with us. Celtics and Pistons coming up on @NBCSBoston pic.twitter.com/4eXxotDN8o – 11:29 AM
