"I think every game’s going to be difficult trying to slow him down, and obviously (he) made some big plays down the stretch," said White.

BOSTON -- Cade Cunningham had 32 points and 10 rebounds to help the Detroit Pistons beat the Boston Celtics 112-105 on Monday night. Caris LeVert and Tobias Harris each added 13 points for the Eastern Conference-leading Pistons, who won their fourth straight. Detroit also got even for a frustrating loss in Boston late last month.

Cade Cunningham scored 32 points and added 10 assists in a 112-105 win over the Boston Celtics on Monday, Dec. 15.

In the final five minutes, Brown hit a 3-pointer and blocked two shots to help Boston cut a nine-point deficit to two. But he also had a turnover, a shooting foul and, most consequentially, two missed free throws during that closing stretch.

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown nearly recorded a triple-double against the Detroit Pistons, but he still wasn't happy with his performance.

The Detroit Pistons continue to shake up history as the top team in the Eastern Conference. Their Monday night matchup against the Boston Celtics concluded with a 112-105 victory. Not only did the Pistons earn their 21st win, but they also secured their first victory in Boston since February 2022.

Tipoff from TD Garden in Boston is at 7 p.m. ET. Boston is a 1.5-point favorite at home, while the over/under is 229.5 in the latest Celtics vs. Pistons odds. Before making any Celtics vs. Pistons picks, check out the NBA predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.

Thanks to Brown's big half, the Celtics took a 57-53 lead into halftime, but they fell behind late and couldn't catch the Pistons.

Vaughn Dalzell and Drew Dinsick break down Monday night's matchup between the Pistons and Boston Celtics, which they expect to be a close game with Detroit coming out on top.