Malik Beasley scores 26 points to help the streaking Pistons rout the Celtics, 117-97

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) passes the ball past Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) with forward Ausar Thompson looking on during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, in Detroit.

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) passes the ball past Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) with forward Ausar Thompson looking on during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)


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DETROIT — Malik Beasley scored 26 points, Cade Cunningham had 21 points and 11 assists and the Detroit Pistons beat the Boston Celtics 117-97 on Wednesday night in a matchup of two of the NBA's hottest teams. The Pistons (33-26) won their eighth straight and ended a 12-game losing streak against Boston, two nights after stopping a 10-game skid against the Los Angeles Clippers. Jayson Tatum scored 27 points for Boston, and Derrick White and Payton Pritchard each had 18. Boston (42-17) had won six straight and 10 of 11. Jalen Duren added 13 points and 11 rebounds for Detroit. The Pistons had a 49-33 rebounding edge.

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