The Celtics will attempt to close the gap in the Eastern Conference standings when they face the Pistons on Monday night. After dropping back-to-back games against San Antonio and Indiana, Boston recovered with victories over Miami and Atlanta.

The Eastern Conference's top teams meet in Detroit to wrap up Monday's MLK Day quadruple header on NBC and Peacock.

It's the Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics in a matchup of the East's top-two teams. Here's injury report and score prediction for nationally TV game.

The Boston Celtics travel to take on the Atlanta Hawks for stop No. 3 of their four-game road trip, though Kristaps Porzingis, who won a title with Boston in 2024, will not be active.

Check local listings each week. Both games will stream live nationwide on Peacock. NBC Sports will launch Sunday Night Basketball across NBC and Peacock on Feb. 1, 2026. For a full schedule of the NBA on NBC and Peacock, click here.

The Cav have begun to trend upward again, winning seven of their last 10, but Monday’s matchup offers a barometer or a launching pad. On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Cleveland welcomes the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder to Rocket Arena.