Celtics snap Pistons' 13-game streak with late rally
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Boston. The Boston Celtics ended the Detroit Pistons' 13-game winning streak Wednesday, defeating Detroit 117-114 at TD Garden. Jaylen Brown scored 33 points and Derrick White added 27, including late three-pointers; Payton Pritchard contributed 16. Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 42 points and was awarded three free throws after a reviewed foul but missed the third. Detroit had matched the franchise record with a win at Indiana. Officials said they conferred and changed the call to a shooting foul. The game concluded with Boston securing the victory and ending Detroit's streak. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. Monday: Detroit wins at Indiana to match franchise 13-game winning streak.
- 2. Wednesday: Boston defeats Detroit 117-114 at TD Garden, ending the streak.
- 3. Late in the game: Jordan Walsh fouls Cade Cunningham near midcourt; initial call assigned two free throws.
- 4. Officials confer and change the call to a three-shot shooting foul after review, per crew chief Tony Brothers.
- 5. Postgame coverage emphasizes Cunningham's 42 points, Boston's late three-point shooting, and implications for both teams.
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