Boston (41-17) returns to TD Garden on Wednesday night to face the Detroit Pistons (15-43) as the Celtics try to bounce back from an overtime loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. They likely will have more bodies available after playing their last game without four starters.
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.
Bob Cousy on his long friendship with late Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell https://t.co/pjvy5yX6Ml
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) February 14, 2023
Injuries of note
For the Celtics, no report was ready at time of writing, but one night prior, Danilo Gallinari (ACL), Jaylen Brown (facial fracture), and Marcus Smart (ankle) were out, Robert Williams III (ankle) and Grant Williams (elbow) were questionable and Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) was probable.
For the Pistons, Marvin Bagley (hand), Cade Cunningham (tibia), and Nerlens Noel (away from team) are out.
(Hospital) Celtics at Bucks: Boston falls to Milwaukee in OT 131-125 https://t.co/TLzRTlveHF
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) February 15, 2023
Likely starting lineups
Boston Celtics
- Derrick White
- Jayson Tatum
- Sam Hauser
- Grant Williams
- Robert Williams III
Detroit Pistons
- Jaden Ivey
- Killian Hayes
- Bojan Bogdanovic
- Isaiah Stewart
- Jalen Duren
Can you name them all without checking first? https://t.co/N34PSZHc3U
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) February 15, 2023
How to watch or stream
Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:
- Date: 2/15/23
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: NBC Sports Boston
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— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) February 14, 2023
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