The Boston Celtics snapped the Detroit Pistons' 13 game-winning streak after pulling off the win, 117-114, in the NBA Cup at TD Garden on Wednesday.
It became a free-throw contest in the end, with Payton Pritchard sinking two charities with 2.4 seconds remaining to secure the victory for the Celtics, who improved to 10-8. The Pistons, meanwhile, fell to 15-3.
Cade Cunningham could've tied the count at 115-115 after he was fouled while shooting a three-pointer with 4.4 seconds left. He, however, missed the last of his three charities.
The Pistons still had the chance to send the game into overtime but Jalen Duren's pass was stolen by Jordan Walsh as time expired.
The nail-biting ending had fans going crazy on X, with many lauding the poise of Boston and the fight of Detroit.
“Say you swear to God the Pistons lost to the Celtics,” commented @minquoh.
“Celtics vs. Pistons games always conflict me, LOL,” said @KeepGoinR.
“Great team win against the Pistons. #DifferentHere,” added @cc49ers.
“I love Cade and the Pistons, but Celtics winning tonight was the best thing that ever happened today,” wrote @glisselgerzon.
“LMFAO, Pistons got their precious winning streak broken by the worst Celtics team in a decade. I’m in tears,” posted @notryanishimm.
Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 33 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, two steals, and two blocks. Derrick White added 27 points, including a clutch three-pointer, seven rebounds, three assists, and three steals.
Cunningham had 42 points, eight rebounds, and five assists for the Pistons, who fell short of setting a new franchise record for the longest winning streak.
