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Celtics 128, Pistons 122

Detroit Pistons head coach Monty Williams watches his players during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, in Boston. The Celtics win, 128 to 122.
Detroit Pistons head coach Monty Williams watches his players during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, in Boston. The Celtics win, 128 to 122.
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Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis, right, tries to block a shot by Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Livers during the first half.
Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis, right, tries to block a shot by Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Livers during the first half.
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Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis, right, blocks a shot by Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Livers (12) during the first half.
Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis, right, blocks a shot by Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Livers (12) during the first half.
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Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) drives to the basket against Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) during the first half.
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) drives to the basket against Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) during the first half.
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Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) sets to drive against Detroit Pistons guard Alec Burks, left, during the first half.
Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) sets to drive against Detroit Pistons guard Alec Burks, left, during the first half.
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Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic (44) drives to the basket against Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) during the first half.
Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic (44) drives to the basket against Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) during the first half.
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Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla calls to his players during the first half.
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla calls to his players during the first half.
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Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) slams a dunk against the Boston Celtics during the first half.
Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) slams a dunk against the Boston Celtics during the first half.
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Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis, right, slams a dunk against Detroit Pistons guard Alec Burks, left, and Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic during overtime.
Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis, right, slams a dunk against Detroit Pistons guard Alec Burks, left, and Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic during overtime.
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Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) celebrates with Kristaps Porzingis (8) in overtime during an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, in Boston. The Celtics defeated the Pistons 128-122.
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) celebrates with Kristaps Porzingis (8) in overtime during an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, in Boston. The Celtics defeated the Pistons 128-122.
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