The Celtics missed Jaylen Brown badly as Cade Cunningham and the Pistons ran and attacked the basket to beat Boston with speed, athleticism and physicality.

Malik Beasley scored 26 points, Cade Cunningham had 21 points and 11 assists and the Detroit Pistons beat the Boston Celtics 117-97 on Wednesday night in a matchup of two of the NBA's hottest teams.

Pistons stifle Celtics for 8th straight win. Behind an impressive defensive performance, Detroit rolls past Boston 117-97 to extend its longest winning streak since 20

Malik Beasley scored 26 points, Cade Cunningham had 21 points and 11 assists and the Detroit Pistons beat the Boston Celtics 117-97 on Wednesday night in a matchup of two of the NBA’s hottest teams. The Pistons (33-26) won their eighth straight and ended a 12-game losing streak against Boston,

Malik Beasley scored 26 points, Cade Cunningham had 21 points and 11 assists and the Detroit Pistons beat the Boston Celtics 117-97 on Wednesday night in a matchup of two of the NBA’s

Thompson totaled seven points (3-6 FG, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists and five steals across 27 minutes during Wednesday's 117-97 victory over Boston. Thompson took a back seat offensively while Malik Beasley (26 points) and Cade Cunningham (21 points) vaulted the Pistons over the Celtics.

Deeeetroit Basketball! Are the Pistons the next Thunder? Is that crazy? The Pistons are having their best season in 17 years. During that span, they’ve had two non-losing season

His ascension to the All-NBA level has led to a career year for the former No. 1 pick. His performance this season led Kendrick Perkins to compare Cunningham to Pistons legend and basketball Hall-of-Famer Grant Hill. It's a comparison Perkins has held on to since the 2021 NBA Draft.

For the first time in a decade, the Detroit Pistons have won seven straight games after a 106-97 win over the visiting Clippers on Monday. This is not just a recent run. Dating back more than two months,

Tim Hardaway Jr., Detroit’s oldest player at 32, was drafted in 2013. Tobias Harris, who also was drafted in 2011, was not yet in the NBA during the Pistons’ last time winning eight in a row.

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) takes a shot against Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (28) and guard Marcus Sasser, center, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson) AP