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11/26 19:10 CST Celtics end Pistons' winning streak at a franchise record-tying
13 with 117-114 victory
Celtics end Pistons' winning streak at a franchise record-tying 13 with 117-114
victory
By KEN POWTAK
Associated Press
BOSTON (AP) --- Jaylen Brown, Derrick White and the Boston Celtics ended
Detroit's winning streak at a franchise record-tying 13, outlasting Cade
Cunningham and the Pistons 117-114 on Wednesday night.
The Eastern Conference-leading Pistons squandered a chance to break the record
they share with the 1989-90 and 2003-04 championship teams. They are 15-3 two
seasons after losing 28 in a row to break 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 down 3, Cunningham was fouled near mid-court just as he was about
to go up for a 3-pointer. After a review, the officials ruled he was indeed in
the act of shooting. Cunningham hit the first two, but missed the third. Payton
Pritchard grabbed the rebound for Boston, was fouled and hit two free throws
with 2.4 seconds left.
Boston stole a pass before Detroit could attempt a potential tying 3.
Pritchard added 16 points to help the Celtics win for the fifth time in six
games.
On Monday, Detroit won at Indiana to match the team record for consecutive
victories.
Up next
Pistons: Host Orlando on Friday night in an NBA Cup game.
Celtics: At Minnesota on Saturday.
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