Joe Mazzulla explains that it doesn’t take a toll on the Celtics to face teams’ best shot every night, but instead that it’s a compliment to the Celtics’ ability.
What to Know
- Celtics' (42-17) six-game win streak ends with a 117-97 defeat.
- Pistons (33-26) extend their win streak to eight games.
- Detroit scored 62 points in the paint.
- Malik Beasley (26 points) shot 6-of-11 from 3-point range.
- Boston will look to bounce back Friday vs. the first-place Cavs at TD Garden.
The Detroit Pistons dominated the Boston Celtics 117-97 on Wednesday night, snapping the C's six-game win streak while extending their own to eight games.
Detroit pummeled Boston with 62 points in the paint. Meanwhile, Malik Beasley made his case for NBA Sixth Man of the Year with a team-high 26 points on 6-of-11 shooting from 3-point range.
Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 27 points. Payton Pritchard and Derrick White both scored 18 points on five 3-pointers.
The C's will look to bounce back Friday when they welcome the Cleveland Cavaliers to TD Garden.
Check our live blog below for a full recap of Wednesday's game:
