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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.
Entering the season without star forward Jayson Tatum, the Boston Celtics seemed like an afterthought in the Eastern Conference, but guard Jaylen Brown is ensuring they remain relevant.
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The Pistons could not break that record this season because Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics stood in their way. Brown scored 33 points and pulled down 10 rebounds, then Derrick White took over late with 11 points in the game’s final minutes to lift the Celtics to a 117-114 win at home.
Getting more outside shooting, either from within or through a midseason trade, could elevate the Pistons from a team having a hot start to a team with a chance at a title.