There are just two NBA games tonight, and they’re both good ones. Better yet, they’re both on TNT.
Pistons (8-3) @ Celtics (10-2), 8 PM ET
After an 0-2 start to the Allen Iverson Era in Detroit, the Pistons have gone 4-1 over their last five games, which includes wins against the Lakers (in L.A.) and at home against the Cavs. Tonight, they head into Boston to face the defending champs, and hope to avenge a 12-point loss on Nov. 9. Meanwhile, the Celtics have won eight of their last nine, and look every bit as good as they did last season.
Lakers (8-1) @ Suns (8-4), 10:30 PM ET
The Kobe/Shaq rivalry is renewed in Phoenix, where the Lakers hope to continue their torrid start to the season. Neither team played last night, so the players should be fresh and ready to go. Shaq has had a nice season thus far; he’s averaging 15.1 points and 7.8 rebounds, while shooting 59% from the field. Meanwhile, the Lakers are doing it with defense. Efficiency-wise, they have the top D in the league.
