During his time suiting up for the Celtics, Ainge wore only jersey No. 44 and put up 11.3 points, 2.8 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 1.2 steals per game.

Eastern Conference-leading Detroit brings 13-game win streak to Boston for crucial group stage game at TD Garden, with tipoff at 5 p.m. ET on FanDuel Sports Network Detroit.

Fans were treated to a wild finish by the Boston Celtics and the Detroit Pistons as they faced off in the NBA Cup.

Today in Boston Celtics history, the team equaled their own record for the most points put up in an NBA game taking place in the regular season since the start of the shot clock era. The record was set with a 153-107 demolition of the (then) Baltimore Bullets (now, Washington Wizards ).

BOSTON — Baylor Scheierman hit his first shot of the night, keeping the Celtics afloat as the Pistons jumped to an early lead. It was an important 3-pointer right at the end of the shot clock, saving a possession that was going nowhere.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Detroit Pistons vs. Boston Celtics NBA game to be played on November 26, 2025 on ESPN.

But even given the circumstances surrounding the exit of IT from Boston, the connection with the fans and the city remains strong, according to the man himself in a recent interview with the team-produced "View from the Rafters" podcast released this week.

Group play in the 2025 NBA Cup continues on Wednesday, and the first tip of the day is the Boston Celtics (9-8) vs. the Detroit Pistons (15-2). The Pistons, who are on a 13-game winning streak overall,