Overview
- Jaylen Brown (33 points, 10 rebounds) and Derrick White (27) powered Boston’s 117-114 win over East-leading Detroit, ending the Pistons’ franchise record-tying run.
- After review, Cade Cunningham was awarded three free throws on a near–half-court attempt with seconds left; he made two and missed the third before Payton Pritchard closed it out at the line.
- Celtics starting center Neemias Queta sat with a sprained left ankle and is considered day to day, prompting Boston to juggle its frontcourt rotation.
- Detroit’s loss left Orlando alone atop East Group B heading into Friday’s decisive group matchup in Detroit.
- Elsewhere in Cup play, Oklahoma City won a 10th straight to start 18-1 behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 40 points, and Toronto secured a ninth straight win to clinch a top-two seed and home court in the quarterfinals.