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Tonight, we get to see the best two teams in the Eastern Conference duke it out.
The Boston Celtics vs. the Detroit Pistons.
If the Celtics win, they will close the gap in the conference standings to 3.5 games, and potentially add some more breathing space between themselves and the New York Knicks.
To preview the game, I was joined by Ku Khahil of the Locked On Pistons podcast. We dove into the Pistons' season so far, including their defensive identity. Interestingly, Detroit has a top-10 offense this season, despite struggling from each shot location. According to Cleaning The Glass, the Pistons’ shot accuracy looks like this:
66.4% at the rim — 17th in the NBA
43.1% in the mid-range — 19th in the NBA
35.4% from 3-point range — 20th in the NBA.
Yet, despite those struggles, the Pistons keep finding ways to win…Ku explains how Detroit is winning the possession battle.
We also touch on the upcoming trade deadline and what Detroit may look to do. What Celtics fans should expect during tonight’s game, such as who Ausar Thompson guards (and why it should be Jaylen Brown) and the potential of adding a floor-spacing four to the Pistons roster.
Of course, we wrap up with our game predictions.
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