Beasley scored 14 of those points in the second half, helping Detroit rebuild a double-digit lead against a undermanned Celtics squad playing without All-Star Jaylen Brown. Beasley led a hyped Pistons squad amid his hot shooting night,
Defeating the New York Knicks for the third straight time this season, the Boston Celtics were led by the usual suspects Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, but on Sunday it was Derrick White being praised.
The Boston Celtics got humbled on Friday night. Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum were talking smack to the team after one quarter. Then, the Cleveland Cavaliers stormed right back from a 22-point deficit to get perhaps their biggest win of the season.
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla shared concerning Jaylen Brown injury news after the NBA All-Star missed Wednesday's loss to the Detroit Pistons.
The Celtics lost Kristaps Porzingis to an illness minutes before game time while Jaylen Brown battled ailments to both legs in the second half. Still, behind some clutch shooting from Derrick White and a crafty play call from Joe Mazzulla that enabled Neemias Queta to score a late-game layup,
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown showed up big-time for the Celtics in what was a big-time matchup against the Lakers on Saturday night.
Over 87 combined minutes, Brown and Tatum scored 71 of their team’s 111 points, while Brown had the energy on defense to bother Luka Dončić.
This was more than just game No. 64 of 82. Saturday made clear the push for playoff form is underway, even if Mazzulla would never admit it.
Feb. 26, 2025, the Detroit Pistons extended their winning streak to eight games with a shocking and decisive 117-97 victory over the Boston Celtics at Little Caesars Arena, marking their longest winning streak since 2008.
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla enjoyed his front row seat to Al Horford's defensive clinic versus LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers
Joe Mazzulla is viewing the upcoming matchup between the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers with sheer seriousness. The Celtics are coming off a comfortable 123-105 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night.