The Boston Celtics continued their winning streak with a thrilling 115-108 victory over their Eastern Conference foes, the Detroit Pistons, at the Little Caesars Arena.
Strong Shooting Performance
Jayson Tatum led the Celtics' charge, scoring 32 points on 11-17 shooting from the field and 4-7 from three-point range. He also dished out 7 assists and grabbed 4 rebounds in the win.
Tatum's impressive shooting display was matched by his teammates, with Malcolm Brogdon contributing 23 points and Marcus Smart chipping in with 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists.
Pistons Struggle to Keep Up
The Pistons had a difficult time keeping up with the Celtics' high-powered offense, with their own shooting struggles exacerbating their problems. Jaden Ivey led the Pistons' scoring effort with 23 points, but the team's bench struggled to provide much support, scoring just 20 points in the game.
The Pistons' defense was also vulnerable to the Celtics' outside shooting, allowing them to hit 15 three-pointers in the contest. This was a key factor in the Celtics' ability to pull away and secure the win.
Celtics Bounce Back from Tough Loss
The Celtics had suffered a tough loss to the Chicago Bulls just two days prior, but they were able to bounce back and secure a much-needed win against the Pistons.
This victory brings the Celtics closer to the top spot in their division, and they will look to build on this momentum as they continue their push for the playoffs.
As the Celtics look to continue their winning ways, they will face a tough test against the Milwaukee Bucks next. The Bucks are currently second in the Eastern Conference standings, and the Celtics will need to bring their A-game to come out on top.