Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd draws a Shai Gilgeous-Alexander comparison for Cade Cunningham ahead of Detroit Pistons matchup.

Cooper Flagg established an NBA record. Typical of the Dallas Mavericks' 2025-26 season, it came during a loss. The 18-year-old Flagg, the top pick in the June draft, became the youngest player to score 40 or more points in an NBA game.

The Mavericks received injury updates on Wednesday ahead of their game on Thursday night against the Pistons.

Cunningham’s Detroit team is in town for a matchup with the Mavericks on Thursday, but he was honored on Wednesday night.

A former Metroplex basketball standout and current NBA superstar was honored by his former high school Wednesday night.

Tipoff from TD Garden in Boston is at 7 p.m. ET. Boston is a 1.5-point favorite at home, while the over/under is 229.5 in the latest Celtics vs. Pistons odds. Before making any Celtics vs. Pistons picks, check out the NBA predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.

Detroit Pistons legend Rick Mahorn gets brutally honest about the modern NBA, explaining why the league "doesn't want" the physical style of the Bad Boys era.

Ausar Thompson, 22, is arguably the best point-of-attack defender in the NBA and has developed a consistent midrange jumper, and his paint touches have become invaluable. Duncan Robinson is the ultimate floor spacer, is adept at shooting on the move from behind the arc and often uses his gravity to manipulate defenses.

The Pistons made their first big leap last season when they won 44 games, made the playoffs for the first time since 2019 and pushed the New York Knicks to six games in the first round. Instead of cashing in their chips over the summer to bring in a star and expedite their rebuild, they decided to operate in the margins.

The Detroit Pistons have emerged as a popular potential trade destination for any superstar who could become available. Detroit has continued to rise from the ashes, becoming the best team in the Eastern Conference at the time of writing with a 21-5 record,