Game 2 of Peacock NBA Monday's doubleheader on December 15 features the Houston Rockets visiting the Denver Nuggets. Tipoff time is set for 9:30 p.m. ET from Ball Arena in Denver, and the game will be streamed live exclusively on Peacock.

The Miami Heat (15-12) and Boston Celtics (15-11) meet Friday at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds

Tipoff from TD Garden in Boston is at 7 p.m. ET. Boston is a 1.5-point favorite at home, while the over/under is 229.5 in the latest Celtics vs. Pistons odds. Before making any Celtics vs. Pistons picks, check out the NBA predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.

Brown is averaging 29.3 points, 6.2 rebounds and 4.9 assists in 25 contests this season, and despite his scoring efforts, Boston has dropped its past two games, first to the struggling Bucks last Thursday and then to the East-leading Pistons on Monday.

For financial reasons, Simons, who is on a $27.7 million expiring contract, has been an obvious trade candidate since the Celtics agreed to acquire him in June. As much as they would miss his scoring and shot-making, they have other players to fill that role — and another great one in Tatum potentially returning later this season.

Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens knew Jordan Walsh wouldn't immediately play on Boston's stacked roster.

Jordan Walsh has been a game-changing discovery for the Boston Celtics in the former Arkansas Razorback's third year in the Association. Walsh is averaging 7.7

Because of that collegiate connection, San Francisco will honor Russell with the first-ever ‘Bill Russell Impact Classic’ basketball game this Feb. 12 at 6:00 pm Pacific Time in a tilt with Oregon State in the War Memorial Gym of the Sobrato Center, per recent reporting from Andscape and ESPN reporter Marc J. Spears.