In an exciting NBA matchup, the Boston Celtics, led by Jaylen Brown and Derrick White, managed to halt the winning streak of the Detroit Pistons, who were aiming to set a new record for consecutive victories. The final score was 117-114 in favor of the Celtics, who overcame the effort of Pistons player Cade Cunningham, who scored 42 points. Brown stood out with 33 points and 10 rebounds, while White added 27 points, including 11 in the final minutes of the game, securing the victory for Boston.
In the final moments, Cunningham was fouled as he was about to shoot a three-pointer. After the review, it was determined that he was in the act of shooting. Although he made the first two free throws, he missed the third. Payton Pritchard of the Celtics secured the rebound and, after being fouled, scored two free throws with 2.4 seconds remaining on the clock. Boston intercepted a crucial pass, preventing Detroit from having the opportunity to tie the game with a three-pointer.We understand it’s a game, and we also understand that we didn’t play our best basketball. There were things we could have done better, and yet we put ourselves in a position to have a chance at the end of the game.
J.B. Bickerstaff, Pistons coach
Pritchard contributed an additional 16 points to the Celtics’ victory, who achieved their fifth win in six games.We all wanted to win tonight, we all wanted 14 wins. I’m not going to act like it didn’t mean anything to us. It’s a big deal, we all wanted to be on that side of history, but it didn’t happen.
Cade Cunningham, Pistons player
