The catalyst for Detroit’s matinee victory, characterized by both Bickerstaff and Ausar Thompson as an “identity win,” was the momentum generated from its defensive grit during the middle quarters. Javonte Green, Isaiah Stewart and Ron Holland II jump-started the Pistons with their second-unit energy.

When the Detroit Pistons and the Boston Celtics battle it out on Sunday, the visitors could be facing some notable injury concerns beyond what we already know.