Game Preview: Detroit Pistons vs. Boston Celtics
By Dan Feldman
Essentials
Date: March 2, 2010
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Television: Fox Sports Detroit
Records
Detroit: 21-38
Boston: 36-21
Probable starters
Detroit:
Boston:
Las Vegas projection
Spread: Detroit +4.5
Over/under: 189
Score: Boston wins, 97-92
Statistical projection
Detroit offensive rating: 103.7 (26th)
Detroit defensive rating: 108.6 (20th)
Detroit pace: 88.7 (29th)
Boston offensive rating: 106.8 (15th)
Boston defensive rating: 102.2 (2nd)
Boston pace: 91.7 (21st)
Score: Boston wins, 97-93
Outlook
- If Rajon Rondo has 10 assists today, he’ll set a Celtics record with eight straight games with double-digit assists. So maybe the Pistons could stop that streak. It’s more likely than snapping their three-game losing streak.
- Check out Celtics Hub’s preview.
- Join me in Daily Dime Live tonight. It’s awesome.