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The Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons will play on Monday night in Massachusetts.
Both teams have released their injury reports for the match (updated as of 4:30 Eastern Time).
Buddy Boeheim, Quentin Grimes, Jared Rhoden, and Ausar Thompson are all out for the Pistons.
Both Simone Fontecchio and Cade Cunningham are dubious.
Al Horford, Jrue Holiday, Sam Hauser, and JD Davison won’t be playing for the Celtics.
All-Star forwards Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are both doubtful, but Kristaps Porzingis is likely.
The official injury report from the NBA
The official injury report from the NBA
With a 12-55 record through 67 games, the Pistons are the 14th seed in the Eastern Conference going into the contest.
They have lost their last two games and have had a poor record of 4-6 in their previous ten games.
The Pistons most recently suffered a 104-101 defeat at the hands of the Miami Heat.
They will play their next game on Wednesday night in Michigan, where they will host the Indiana Pacers, after the Celtics.
With a 53-14 record through 67 games, the Celtics hold the top seed in the Eastern Conference.
They have won eight of their past ten games and are currently enjoying a five-game winning streak.
The Celtics most recently triumphed 130-104 over the Washington Wizards.
With 30 points, six rebounds, six assists, three steals, one block, and shooting 8/17 from the field and 6/12 from three-point range, Jayson Tatum led the way.
The Celtics’ next game is scheduled for Wednesday night, when they host the Milwaukee Bucks, following their trip to Detroit.
