Boston defeats the Pistons in a close game, despite 42 points from Cade Cunningham
BOSTON — Jaylen Brown, Derrick White y los Boston Celtics They ended the winning streak of Detroit with 13 wins, a franchise record, surpassing Cade Cunningham y los Pistons by 117-114 on Wednesday night.
The Pistons, leaders of the Eastern Conferencethey wasted the opportunity to break the record they share with the seasons champions 1989-90 y 2003-04. They are 15-3 two seasons after losing 28 games in a row, breaking the NBA season record.
Brown had 33 points and 10 rebounds, and White scored 11 of his 27 points in the final 4 1/2 minutes to help the Celtics overcome Cunningham’s 42-point night.
With Detroit trailing by 3 points, Cunningham was fouled near midcourt just as he was about to shoot a 3-pointer. Upon review, the referees determined that he was indeed throwing. Cunningham hit the first two, but missed the third. Payton Pritchard He grabbed the rebound for Boston, was fouled and made two free throws with 2.4 seconds left.
Boston stole a pass before Detroit could attempt a 3-pointer that could tie it.
Pritchard added 16 points to help the Celtics win for the fifth time in six games.
On Monday, Detroit won at Indiana and tied the team’s record for consecutive wins.
