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The Boston Celtics ended the Detroit Pistons’ 13-game winning streak, holding off a late rally to secure a 117–114 victory in Boston on Wednesday night.
Game highlights
- Jaylen Brown led the charge for Boston with a 33-point, 10-rebound effort.
- Derrick White delivered a strong second half, finishing with 27 points — including a clutch 3-pointer late that helped swing momentum.
- Detroit’s Cade Cunningham poured in 42 points in a standout performance, but missed a critical free throw with seconds remaining that could have forced overtime.
Boston’s defense and timely baskets down the stretch outlasted Detroit’s push, denying the Pistons a chance at a franchise-record 14th straight win. Celtics
Context and implications
- The loss ends Detroit’s remarkable run that tied the 1989–90 and 2003–04 Pistons squads for the franchise’s longest win streak at 13 games.
- For Boston, the win is a statement — showing resilience and ability to perform under pressure, especially with defensive effort and late-game poise.
- Detroit remain among the Eastern Conference leaders, but this setback underscores the fine margins in high-stakes games, even for surging teams.
