BOSTON, MA – MARCH 22: Brandon Bass #30 congratulates Jae Crowder #99 of the Boston Celtics after scoring a two point shot during the fourth quarter at TD Garden on March 22, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts.The Pistons defeat the Celtics 105-97. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
By David Rogers on

ESPN has announced that they are replacing the Toronto Raptors – Charlotte Hornets game on Wednesday, April 8th with the Boston Celtics – Detroit Pistons matchup occurring on the same night.

What makes this change so significant? This game will mark the first time a Celtics game has been featured on national television this season.

While everyone has bemoaned the Knicks and Lakers being on national television so much in spite of their horrible records, it’s a surprise that a team with as much history and popularity as the Celtics would be banished from national airwaves during struggles of their own. The Celtics were on NBA TV earlier this year, but their game on April 8th against Detroit is the first true “national” game of the year.

The Celtics are currently battling for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference and ESPN believes more viewers will want to see the Celtics in an important game against the Pistons than a game with the Raptors and Hornets in which both teams know their playoff destiny.

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