Celtics–Pistons rivalry
Late 1980s Eastern Conference Finals battles; Bird's Celtics vs. Bad Boys Pistons, physical warfare
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The Celtics–Pistons rivalry is a National Basketball Association (NBA) rivalry between the Boston Celtics and the Detroit Pistons. The two teams played each other in the NBA playoffs five times from 1985 to 1991, with Boston winning in 1985 and 1987, and Detroit winning en route to three consecutive NBA Finals appearances from 1988 to 1990. The rivalry peaked in the late 1980s, featuring players such as Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, Robert Parish, Dennis Rodman, Isiah Thomas, Joe Dumars, and Bill Laimbeer.
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All-time
281–165 (BOS)
Next meeting
TBD
Total
446
Current streak
DET W2
Most recent
January 19, 2026, Pistons 104, Celtics 103
Longest streak
BOS W17
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