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Pistons Fall 124-118 Against Boston - Game Recap

Jayson Tatum went off for 37 points and added 4 rebounds leading Boston to a 124-118 win over Detroit on Saturday at Little Caesars Arena.

Boston won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -12.5-point spread. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 225.0.

Jaylen Brown had 24 points for Boston and Payton Pritchard chipped in with 19 points. Jaylen Brown had 5 assists for the Celtics, while Jaylen Brown was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.

The Pistons got a 26-point performance from Jaden Ivey, who was supported by 21 points from Cade Cunningham. Cade Cunningham had 10 assists in a losing cause for Detroit, while Tobias Harris grabbed 11 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Boston were victorious, as the score was 73-62 at the break.

Detroit won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 44-37.

Boston looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Bucks. The Pistons will aim to get back on the winning track at Miami.