BOSTON (AP) — Jerami Grant hit the winning basket and scored 24 points to help the Detroit Pistons end an eight-game losing streak and the Boston Celtics’ nine-game winning streak, 112-111 on Wednesday night. Jayson Tatum had a chance to send the Celtics into the All-Star break on a 10-game roll, but his jumper from the top of the key bounced high off the rim. Cade Cunningham scored 20 points and had a key lock in the final minute in the Pistons’ first victory since Jan. 30. Jaylen Brown led Boston with 31 points.
Boston Celtics' Aaron Nesmith (26) shoots over Detroit Pistons' Rodney McGruder (17) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) Boston Celtics' Daniel Theis (27) defends against Detroit Pistons' Marvin Bagley III (35) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) Detroit Pistons' Hamidou Diallo (6) reacts to a call behind Boston Celtics' Aaron Nesmith (26) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) Detroit Pistons' Hamidou Diallo (6) shoots against Boston Celtics' Daniel Theis (27) and Grant Williams, center, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum dunks during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Pistons end 8-game skid, Celtics’ 9-game winning streak
by: By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press
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