As a team, the Celtics finished 10-for-39 and went 1-for-18 from deep in the second and third as the Pistons built a four-point advantage going into the fourth. The post Celtics go cold again, fall to Cade Cunningham and top-seed Pistons: 7 takeaways appeared first on Boston.

Eastern Conference-leading Detroit (20-5) faces Boston (15-10) in their third meeting this season, with the series tied 1-1. Here's how to watch for free.

Ausar Thompson, 22, is arguably the best point-of-attack defender in the NBA and has developed a consistent midrange jumper, and his paint touches have become invaluable. Duncan Robinson is the ultimate floor spacer, is adept at shooting on the move from behind the arc and often uses his gravity to manipulate defenses.

The Celtics had a clean injury report, but they had a relatively late addition ahead of the Pistons game Monday.

The Detroit Pistons (20-5) take the Eastern Conference’s best record and a three-game winning streak into TD Garden on Monday night to take on the Boston Celtics (15-10), who had their run of five straight victories ended on Thursday.

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.

The Detroit Pistons, first in the East, visit the Boston Celtics, third in the East, in a game streamed nationally on Peacock. Here's our prediction.

Cade Cunningham anotó 32 puntos y consiguió diez rebotes para ayudar a los Pistons de Detroit a vencer 112-105 a los Celtics de Boston el lunes por la noche. Caris

It was a physical battle between two of the top teams in the Eastern Conference, but the Detroit Pistons, behind Cade Cunningham, were able to defeat the Boston Celtics on Peacock NBA Monday.