Detroit Pistons Extend Winning Streak to 8 Games with Dominant Win Over Boston Celtics

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The Detroit Pistons have been on a tear lately, and their latest win against the Boston Celtics has extended their winning streak to 8 games, tying them with the Cleveland Cavaliers for the longest active streak in the NBA. The Pistons won the game 117-97, with Malik Beasley scoring 26 points and Cade Cunningham adding 21 points and 11 assists. This win is significant for the Pistons, as it ends a 12-game losing streak against the Celtics and marks their first 8-game winning streak since the 2007-08 season.

The Celtics, who were on a 6-game winning streak, were led by Jayson Tatum's 27 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Pistons' strong performance. The Pistons outrebounded the Celtics 49-33 and shot 51.2% from the field, including 43.8% from 3-point range. The Celtics, on the other hand, shot 42.9% from the field and 37.5% from 3-point range. The Pistons' defense was a key factor in their win, as they held the Celtics to just 97 points, their second-lowest total of the season.

The Pistons' winning streak has been fueled by the strong play of their young core, including Cunningham and Jalen Duren. Cunningham has been playing at an all-star level, averaging 25.8 points, 9.5 assists, and 6.5 rebounds per game over his last 4 games. Duren has been a force in the paint, averaging 11.1 points and 10.3 rebounds per game. The Pistons' bench has also been a key factor in their success, with players like Beasley and Isaiah Stewart providing a spark off the bench.

Here are the match scores and player statistics from the game:

• Pistons: 117
• Celtics: 97

Player statistics:

• Malik Beasley: 26 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists
• Cade Cunningham: 21 points, 11 assists, 4 rebounds
• Jalen Duren: 13 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists
• Jayson Tatum: 27 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists
• Derrick White: 18 points, 5 assists, 3 rebounds

The Pistons' schedule for the next few games is as follows:

1. vs. Indiana Pacers: Friday, March 1
2. vs. Chicago Bulls: Sunday, March 3
3. vs. Toronto Raptors: Tuesday, March 5

The Pistons are currently ranked 6th in the Eastern Conference, just a game behind the Indiana Pacers for 4th place.

The Celtics, on the other hand, are still in 2nd place in the Eastern Conference, despite the loss. They will look to bounce back from this loss and continue their push for the top seed in the conference. The Celtics' next few games are crucial, as they face off against the Milwaukee Bucks and the Philadelphia 76ers, two of the top teams in the conference.

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