The intense rivalry between the Detroit Pistons and the Boston Celtics added another thrilling chapter on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. In a hard-fought NBA showdown at TD Garden, the Pistons emerged victorious with a 106-102 win, sending a strong message to the league.
Pistons Avenge Loss, Claim Eastern Conference Supremacy
Following the game, the Detroit Pistons released a statement asserting their status as a team to watch this season. This victory was particularly sweet as it served as payback for a loss to Boston just a month prior, which had snapped the Pistons' impressive 13-game winning streak. Detroit has now won four consecutive games and boasts the best record in the East at 21-5. Boston, after a promising five-game win streak, has now suffered two losses in a row, holding a 15-11 record for fourth place in the conference.
Star Performances Light Up TD Garden
The game was a showcase for individual talent. Pistons' cornerstone Cade Cunningham delivered a masterclass, pouring in 32 points and grabbing 10 rebounds to lead his team. He received crucial support from Caris LeVert and Tobias Harris, who each added 13 points.
For the Celtics, Jaylen Brown was phenomenal, finishing with a stat line of 34 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists. Teammate Derrick White was equally explosive, contributing 31 points in the losing effort.
A Nail-Biting Fourth Quarter Finish
Detroit entered the final period with a narrow 4-point lead and managed to stretch it to 103-93, thanks to a pivotal steal and fastbreak dunk by Javonte Green with just over six minutes remaining. The Celtics, demonstrating their resilience, clawed back. A three-point play by White, which also drew Cunningham's fifth foul, cut the deficit to 96-93.
However, Green immediately answered with a clutch three-pointer followed by another dunk to restore Detroit's 10-point cushion. Boston made one last push, coming within two points at 104-102 after a White baseline jumper with 2:47 left. In the closing moments, it was Cunningham who sealed the deal, hitting two critical jump shots in the final two minutes to secure the 106-102 victory for the Pistons.
This result intensifies the budding rivalry between the two franchises this season and proves the Pistons are a legitimate force, capable of winning tough games on the road against elite competition.
