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Celtics announce injury report ahead of Opening Day vs. Pistons

The Boston Celtics will enter their season opener against the Detroit Pistons with a near-full roster, though Devin Carter will miss the game due to a mononucleosis diagnosis. Carter, who recently signed a two-way contract with the team, could be sidelined for several weeks, marking the only notable absence for the Celtics as they prepare to face the defending Eastern Conference champions.

Boston’s preseason success—including wins over the Philadelphia 76ers, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Charlotte Hornets—suggests confidence heading into the regular season, though their starting lineup remains unconfirmed after experimenting with combinations like Derrick White, Jordan Walsh, Jayson Tatum, Paul George, and Mitchell Robinson in preseason play.

The Pistons, meanwhile, enter the matchup as the reigning No. 1 seed in the East, despite losing key players like Tobias Harris and Isaiah Stewart over the offseason.

Their roster has been bolstered by acquisitions like John Collins and Isaiah Joe, while Cade Cunningham leads a core that went 3-1 in preseason action. The two teams split four games last season, with Boston finishing just four wins behind Detroit’s 60-22 record, though the Pistons fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

The season opener at 3pm ET on Tuesday will serve as a critical early test for both squads as they aim to build momentum for the long haul.

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