Overview
- Tobias Harris scored 25 points, buried a late corner three, and defended Jaylen Brown into a tough fadeaway that bounced out at the horn.
- Cade Cunningham, announced as an All-Star starter earlier in the day, finished with 16 points and 14 assists despite a 4-for-17 night.
- Jaylen Brown, also named an All-Star starter, posted 32 points and 11 rebounds but shot 11-for-28 and missed two late free throws.
- Detroit improved to 31-10 and Boston fell to 26-16 as the Pistons won key margins in points off turnovers and paint scoring in another one-possession game.
- Jalen Duren added 18 points and nine rebounds, Duncan Robinson hit five threes, and the MLK Day matchup aired nationally on NBC and Peacock.