In a thrilling matchup, the Detroit Pistons secured a convincing 117-97 victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night. Malik Beasley led the charge with an impressive 26 points, while Cade Cunningham added 21 points and 11 assists for Detroit. The Pistons extended their winning streak to eight games and ended a 12-game losing streak against the Celtics.
Despite a strong effort from Jayson Tatum, who scored 27 points for Boston, the Celtics were unable to overcome Detroit’s dominant performance. Derrick White and Payton Pritchard also contributed with 18 points each. Boston, who had won six straight games prior to this matchup, struggled against Detroit’s defense and rebounding prowess.
The Pistons took control of the game in the third quarter, outscoring the Celtics 35-24 and establishing a comfortable lead that they maintained throughout the fourth quarter. Jalen Duren’s 13 points and 11 rebounds further bolstered Detroit’s strong performance on both ends of the court.
The victory marked a significant milestone for the Pistons, as they snapped their lengthy losing streak against Boston and continued their impressive winning streak. Both teams will be back in action on Friday night, with the Celtics hosting Cleveland and the Pistons hosting Denver. The game drew a large and enthusiastic crowd, with Lions star defensive end Aidan Hutchinson receiving a warm welcome during the third quarter.
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