The Boston Celtics shot 60% in the first quarter and opened up a 33-25 lead after the opening 12 minutes.
After that, the shooting dipped to just 41.9% the rest of the way as the Detroit Pistons rode another MVP performance from guard Cade Cunningham to a thrilling 112-105 win at Boston’s TD Garden.
Along with better bench production than the Celtics (15-11), Cunningham took over the game for Detroit with 32 points (11-of-21 FG, 6-of-10 3PT) and 10 assists, notching his eighth game with at least 30 points this season.
Cade Cunningham carries Pistons to fourth straight win
This clutch spin move and subsequent mid-range jumper from Cunningham put Detroit up five with just over one minute remaining, giving him 32 points for the game.