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Cunningham Named All-Star Starter as Pistons Edge Celtics
20 Jan
Summary
- Cade Cunningham earned an Eastern Conference All-Star starting nod.
- Detroit Pistons defeated the Boston Celtics 104-103.
- Pistons extended their Eastern Conference lead to 5.5 games.
Detroit Pistons forward Cade Cunningham was honored as an Eastern Conference starter for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game. Hours later, the team reinforced their status as conference leaders by narrowly defeating the second-place Boston Celtics 104-103 at home. The hard-fought contest featured numerous lead changes, with Detroit ultimately holding Boston to 39.8% shooting.
Tobias Harris was instrumental, scoring 25 points including a crucial late-game three-pointer. Despite a close finish where Jaylen Brown led all scorers with 32 points, the Pistons secured the win thanks to key defensive plays and clutch free-throw shooting. Jalen Duren contributed 18 points and nine rebounds, while Cunningham added 16 points and 14 assists.
This victory significantly bolsters the Pistons' standing, giving them a 5.5-game lead over the Celtics with 12 games remaining before the All-Star break. The team also secured the season series against Boston, winning three out of four games. Their next matchup is against the New Orleans Pelicans.
