Detroit Pistons (20-5, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (15-10, third in the Eastern Conference)

Boston; Monday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Detroit aims to keep its three-game win streak intact when the Pistons take on Boston.

The Celtics are 11-7 in Eastern Conference games. Boston ranks third in the Eastern Conference with 13.0 offensive rebounds per game led by Neemias Queta averaging 3.3.

The Pistons are 15-5 in conference matchups. Detroit is third in the Eastern Conference scoring 119.6 points per game and is shooting 48.6%.

The Celtics score 116.6 points per game, 3.3 more points than the 113.3 the Pistons give up. The Pistons are shooting 48.6% from the field, 3.5% higher than the 45.1% the Celtics’ opponents have shot this season.

The teams meet for the third

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