The Pistons grabbed a big win last night in NBA, beating the Celtics in a tight, heated game where Jaylen Brown’s 32 points weren’t enough to bail Boston out. Tobias Harris stood out for Detroit, but it was the Pistons’ collective grit that made the difference.
Unc got buckets tonight pic.twitter.com/XUw8ftM5kP
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) January 20, 2026
Fast, frantic start
From the tip it turned into an offensive slugfest. Brown attacked early, found his rhythm and forced the pace. Detroit answered with tidy team basketball — quick strikes mixed with patient, built possessions to stay in touch.
Jaylen Brown on full display
Brown produced one of his most complete games of the season. Sharp drives. Clean mid-range stuff. Dangerous from deep. Every time Detroit nudged ahead, he hit back. His aggression and consistency kept Boston alive.
Detroit refused to fold
Even with Brown breathing down their necks, the Pistons didn’t panic. Team play trumped hero ball. Ball movement was crisp. Defense showed up when it mattered. Every Celtics run met a collective answer. That’s a squad starting to believe.
A controlled fourth quarter
In the money time Detroit imposed discipline. They picked their spots on offense, worked the clock, and the defense limited Boston’s options. Brown kept coming, but help wasn’t steady. A lockdown play by Tobias Harris forced the final rushed shot and sealed the win.
A win that says a lot
Beating a Boston team despite a one-man show proves the Pistons are trending up. Winning these types of games — when the opponent has a hot scorer — shows collective maturity is being built piece by piece.
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