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.

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.

Derrick White scored 14 points in the fourth quarter against the Pistons on Monday, but the Celtics couldn't complete the comeback.

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

Austin Rivers reports from the Pistons' bench to break down the "confidence" shown by Detroit commanding the East, Cade Cunningham's "unteachable" pace, and Jalen Duren's physicality.

BOSTON — Sam Hauser checked himself out of the Celtics’ game against the Pistons on Monday. He was downgraded on the injury report to questionable to return due to a left ankle sprain.

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.