In a significant victory, the Detroit Pistons defeated the Boston Celtics 117-97, marking their eighth consecutive win. This victory ended a 12-game losing streak against Boston, showcasing the Pistons' resurgence. Malik Beasley scored 26 points while Cade Cunningham contributed 21 points along with 11 assists. The Celtics, having won six straight prior, faced their second-largest defeat of the season. The Pistons' strong rebounding performance and a decisive third quarter helped establish a 19-point lead. Detroit's win signifies a notable turnaround for the franchise, with their longest win streak since 2008.
The Pistons' eight-game run is tied with the Cleveland Cavaliers for the longest active win streak in the NBA, marking their best streak since 2008.
Boston entered the game 17-1 in games with 20-plus 3-pointers this season, showing their dominant shooting performance yet ultimately faltering against Detroit.
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