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Celtics take on the Hawks at TD Garden in their first home game after the All-Star break

Playing a few nights following Friday’s loss to the Toronto Raptors, the Boston Celtics hung on against the Detroit Pistons, 104-98, in what will possibly the Celtics’ final game at the Palace at Auburn Hills, as the Pistons are set to move to a new arena for next season.

Isaiah Thomas netted a game-high 33 points, while rookie Jaylen Brown nailed the game's biggest shot - a three-pointer from the corner with 37 seconds remaining - which ultimately put the Celtics ahead for good.

While the Celtics remain without Avery Bradley in Detroit Sunday evening, the franchise may be in talks with potential buyout free agent Andrew Bogut.

Celtics will look to bounce back from their loss in Toronto when they travel to Detroit to take on the Pistons

Even with intriguing options on the market, Boston Celtics may let NBA buyout candidates pass by.

Isaiah Thomas takes umbrage with DeMarre Carroll's hard foul.

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In a potential Eastern Conference playoff matchup, the Boston Celtics and Toronto Raptors battled to a 107-97 result, as the Raptors ultimately came out on top with new additions in tow and an all-star resting on their bench.

DeMar DeRozan bested Isaiah Thomas in the battle of league leading scorers, as DeRozan once again came alive against the Celtics, netting a game-high and a career-high 43 points. DeRozan has absolutely torched the Celtics this season, scoring an average of 36 points in three games against the green and white.

An uneventful trade deadline has come and gone and the Celtics get back in action for the first time after the All-Star break. They get Jaylen Brown and perhaps Avery Bradley back from injury, while also getting their first look at Serge Ibaka on the Raptors.

Celtics will look to knock off the Raptors and even up the season series at two games apiece in their fourth and final meeting against Toronto

It has come and passed. The 2017 NBA trade deadline has officially ended, and the Boston Celtics – in the end – remained quiet.

For a second season in a row, Danny Ainge has elected to keep the team the same heading into the NBA’s stretch run, despite the heavy rumors that had been taking place leading up to Thursday’s deadline.

@CLNS_Prescott delivers a roundup of today's trades, as well as a look ahead to Friday's nationally televised game against the Toronto Raptors.

Matt and Jonathan Ignal break down the major implications of Boston failing to make a deal for Jimmy Butler and Paul George, as well as not picking up any minor pieces to assist with the playoff run. Follow us on Twitter: @CLNSRoundtable