Celtics Defeat Pistons 123-99 for 20th Win

The Boston Celtics secured their 20th win of the season with a commanding 123-99 victory over the Detroit Pistons, led by Payton Pritchard, who scored 27 points and made seven 3-pointers. Pritchard's performance, which included reaching his 500th career 3-pointer, has strengthened his case for the Sixth Man of the Year award. Derrick White contributed 23 points and matched Pritchard's shooting from beyond the arc as the Celtics connected on 20 three-pointers. Boston played without All-Star Jayson Tatum, resting due to a sore knee, while Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 18 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists. The Celtics outscored the Pistons 34-24 in the third quarter, extending their lead significantly. The Pistons, struggling with their 3-point shooting, went just 7 of 37 from long range throughout the game.