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Boston Celtics vs. Detroit Pistons: What Time & What Channel (Oct 20)

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Tuesday, October 20, 2026 路 Little Caesars Arena

馃摵 NBC

What channel is Boston Celtics vs. Detroit Pistons on?

National TV
NBC

Local broadcasts are usually limited to each team's home market. Out-of-market games typically need the league's streaming package.

What time is the game in your time zone?

Time zoneStart time
Eastern (ET)3:00 PM
Central (CT)2:00 PM
Mountain (MT)1:00 PM
Pacific (PT)12:00 PM

How they come in

Boston Celtics

Boston Celtics come in at 0-0, seed 1 in the Eastern Conference. Current streak: W4. They won 4 of their last 5 games. Last time out, they lost to Philadelphia 76ers 100-109 at home.

  • Lvs. Philadelphia 76ers100-109
  • W@ Cleveland Cavaliers124-113
  • Wvs. Philadelphia 76ers144-106
  • Wvs. Charlotte Hornets114-93
  • W@ Philadelphia 76ers125-120

Detroit Pistons

Detroit Pistons come in at 0-0, seed 3 in the Eastern Conference. Current streak: W2. They won 3 of their last 5 games. Last time out, they lost to Cleveland Cavaliers 94-125 at home.

  • Lvs. Cleveland Cavaliers94-125
  • Wvs. Phoenix Suns109-107
  • L@ Washington Wizards108-114
  • W@ Minnesota Timberwolves128-106
  • Wvs. Toronto Raptors129-125

NBA standings

Eastern Conference

#TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
1 Boston Celtics 401.000-W4
2 Atlanta Hawks 41.8000.5W4
3 Detroit Pistons 31.7501W2
4 Brooklyn Nets 31.7501L1
5 Orlando Magic 31.7501W2

Western Conference

#TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
1 Memphis Grizzlies 31.750-W2
2 New Orleans Pelicans 31.750-W2
3 Utah Jazz 31.750-W2
4 Portland Trail Blazers 31.750-L1
5 Golden State Warriors 42.667-W3

Full NBA standings

Frequently asked questions

What time is the Boston Celtics vs. Detroit Pistons game?

Boston Celtics vs. Detroit Pistons starts at 3:00 PM ET (12:00 PM PT) on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.

What channel is Boston Celtics vs. Detroit Pistons on?

The game airs nationally on NBC.

Where is Boston Celtics vs. Detroit Pistons being played?

At Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI.

What are the Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons records?

Boston Celtics are 0-0 and Detroit Pistons are 0-0.

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