The defending NBA champions have cruised to two victories in the first week of the season. On paper, the Boston Celtics appear primed to collect another double-digit win on Saturday when they visit Detroit.
The Celtics have won their past nine meetings with the Pistons, who are 0-2 this season and are coming off the worst campaign in franchise history. Detroit’s last win in the series was a 112-111 squeaker on Feb. 16, 2022.
Boston got its season off to a roaring start, pummeling the visiting New York Knicks 132-109 on Tuesday while tying the league record with 29 made 3-pointers…