The Detroit Pistons, first in the East, visit the Boston Celtics, third in the East, in a game streamed nationally on Peacock. Here's our prediction.

Ausar Thompson, 22, is arguably the best point-of-attack defender in the NBA and has developed a consistent midrange jumper, and his paint touches have become invaluable. Duncan Robinson is the ultimate floor spacer, is adept at shooting on the move from behind the arc and often uses his gravity to manipulate defenses.

The Detroit Pistons (20-5) take the Eastern Conference’s best record and a three-game winning streak into TD Garden on Monday night to take on the Boston Celtics (15-10), who had their run of five straight victories ended on Thursday.

Anthony Davis is not on the Pistons’ trade radar. According to Hunter Patterson of The Athletic, Detroit has no current plans to pursue the Mavericks’ big man and is instead prioritizing internal growth.

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Pistons coach JB Bickerstaff addressed trade speculation, offering pointed remarks about the team’s direction and roster plans.

What began as a routine matchup for the Boston Celtics against the Detroit Pistons quickly changed tone when Sam Hauser abruptly made his way to the locker room with 9:47 left in the second quarter.

Three Pistons players land on ESPN's list of best NBA players under 25 years old originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Detroit Pistons had not one, not two, but three players land on ESPN’s list of the top 25 NBA players under 25 years old.