Pistons-Celtics added to ESPN schedule

Mar 22, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) shoots the ball over Boston Celtics forward Brandon Bass (30) during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 22, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) shoots the ball over Boston Celtics forward Brandon Bass (30) during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

NBA release:

"Wednesday, April 8, 2015The Boston at Detroit game tine will be changed to 7:00 PM ET and will now be televised by ESPN.  The Toronto at Charlotte game will no longer be televised by ESPN."

I sure didn’t expect the Pistons to get any more nationally televised games this season, but I’m not complaining.

The Pistons could be officially eliminated from playoff contention by then – they’re already effectively out of the race. But if it doesn’t interfere with Detroit’s draft position, I wouldn’t mind playing spoiler to the Celtics.