Published Dec 14, 2:05pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Dec 14, 2:05pm ET
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Updated Dec 14, 3:51pm ET
One of the games on Monday's NBA slate features the Boston Celtics hosting the Detroit Pistons. Who has the edge in our Celtics vs Pistons pick?
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| Boston Celtics | -1.5 (-101) |
| Detroit Pistons | +1.5 (-132) |
Boston's five-game win streak was snapped courtesy of a 116-101 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night.
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The Celtics held a seven-point lead at the break. However, Milwaukee responded with a 56-34 scoring edge after the break, enabling the home team to coast to a 15-point win.
Jaylen Brown was one of four players in double figures for Boston. He led the way with 30 points, three rebounds, and three assists. Jordan Walsh scored 20 points and collected eight rebounds on an 8-for-10 effort from the field.
After a 113-109 setback against Milwaukee, the Pistons have produced wins in each of their last three contests. This includes a 142-115 victory against the Atlanta Hawks.
The game was close early, with Detroit leading 34-33 after the first 12 minutes. But the Pistons seized control of the game for good over the middle two quarters, outscoring Atlanta by a 70-46 margin en route to an easy 27-point win.
The guys from the Motor City tied an NBA record, with six players in double figures and seven finishing with at least 7 points. Cade Cunningham and Duncan Robinson paced the offense with 15 points each, and both shot 5-for-10 from the field.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
Detroit is a top-10 team on offense and has the second-best defensive rating in the association. That, and the fact that the Pistons are 8-2 in their last 10 road games, gives them the edge here.
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Detroit Pistons
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