Jaylen Brown poured in 33 points and the visiting Boston Celtics extended their winning streak to eight games with a 129-102 win over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. Payton Pritchard had 20 points and nine assists for the Celtics (56-14), who are closing in on clinching the top seed in the Eastern Conference. Derrick White had 19 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds and Kristaps Porzingis also tossed in 19 points. Sam Hauser added 14 points. Boston's leading scorer and rebounder, Jayson Tatum, sat out due to a right ankle injury. This was the Celtics' second romp over the Pistons in five nights. They also recorded a 119-94 home win on Monday, another game that Tatum missed. James Wiseman led the Pistons (12-58), who have lost five straight, with 24 points and nine rebounds. Jaden Ivey had 16 points and Cade Cunningham contributed 15 points, six rebounds and six assists.
Jaylen Brown scored 33 points as the Boston Celtics defeated the Detroit Pistons 129-102, extending their winning streak to eight games. Payton Pritchard had 20 points and nine assists for the Celtics, who are close to securing the top seed in the Eastern Conference. Derrick White and Kristaps Porzingis both added 19 points. Jayson Tatum was sidelined with a right ankle injury. This was the Celtics' second victory over the Pistons in five nights.
James Wiseman led the Pistons with 24 points and nine rebounds
Boston Celtics Detroit Pistons Jaylen Brown Payton Pritchard Derrick White Kristaps Porzingis Jayson Tatum James Wiseman Jaden Ivey Cade Cunningham
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