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The Boston Celtics edged the Detroit Pistons 117–114 on November 26 at TD Garden in a closely contested matchup that fell just shy of the Vegas total of 234.5. Jaylen Brown led Boston with 33 points while Derrick White added 27, as the Celtics shot 43.7 percent from the field and connected on 20 three-pointers to maintain offensive balance. Detroit's Cade Cunningham was the game's leading scorer with 42 points, but the Pistons' supporting cast struggled—Tobias Harris managed only 12 points—and Detroit shot just 39.8 percent overall with 11 threes. Boston's defense proved decisive in the third quarter, holding Detroit to just 25 points to build separation, though the Pistons mounted a fourth-quarter surge with 31 points that nearly erased the deficit. The Celtics' 44 rebounds and 24 assists paced a 119.9 offensive rating, while their 113.1 defensive rating kept Detroit's high-volume scoring in check. Detroit's 56 rebounds and 13 turnovers highlighted their aggressive but sometimes undisciplined approach. The Celtics' clutch performance at home strengthens their Eastern Conference positioning heading into the season's next stretch.
