The Celtics end the incredible winning streak of the Pistons

The winning streak of the Detroit Pistons came to an end against a Boston Celtics team led by Jaylen Brown and Derrick White. The Massachusetts team prevailed 117-114, preventing the Michigan franchise from setting a new historical record of consecutive victories, which ultimately was matched at 13. Hugo González played seven minutes, scoring one point and grabbing two rebounds.

The Pistons, leading the Eastern Conference, missed the opportunity to surpass the record they share with the championship teams of 1989-90 and 2003-04. Nonetheless, their 15-3 record is remarkable just two seasons after enduring 28 losses and setting the league's negative record.

Brown led Boston with 33 points and 10 rebounds, while White came through in the crucial minutes, scoring 11 of his 27 points in the closing moments. His contribution was essential to counteract the outstanding performance of Cade Cunningham, who delivered 42 points and kept Detroit alive until the end.

Coach J. B. Bickerstaff admitted that his team did not showcase its best version, but he valued the fact that despite the errors, they had real chances of winning. He noted that the team is still in a growth process and that the goal is to arrive more polished for the final stretch of the season.

Tension rose in the final seconds. With the Pistons trailing by three points, Cunningham was fouled in the middle of the court while preparing to shoot a three-pointer. Following the review, the referees deemed he was in the act of shooting. He made the first two free throws but missed the third. Payton Pritchard grabbed the rebound, got fouled, and scored from the line to secure a 2-point lead with 2.4 seconds left. Boston intercepted a pass in the last possession and prevented Detroit from having a real chance to tie.

Cunningham's Regret

Cunningham expressed disappointment for not reaching the fourteenth consecutive victory, aware of the historical significance it would have had. Nonetheless, he emphasized that the team must focus on the reaction and everything that is still left to play out this season.

Pritchard contributed 16 points for a Celtics team that has won five of their last six games. Detroit, on the other hand, had just equaled their consecutive wins record by defeating Indiana two days earlier.

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