The Boston Celtics defeated the Detroit Pistons, 128-122, after overtime at TD Garden on Thursday.

The Celtics (24-6) had to work harder than expected against a reeling Pistons (2-29) coming off 28 straight losses. However, despite a slow start and the need for overtime, Boston clinched the win and moved to 15-0 in front of their fans. Meanwhile, the Pistons extended their woeful losing skid to 28 games, even if their performances have recently improved. Detroit looked good in the early stages of the contest, racing to a 30-27 lead in the first quarter and blowing Boston away in the second 12 minutes. The Pistons held an impressive 19-point lead at the break following a 36-20 score in the second quarter, and it seemed they could finally end the drought, but Boston had other plans. The Celtics responded with a 35-16 score in the third quarter, evening things heading into the final quarter. Despite both teams trading the lead down the stretch, the game ended with a tie, so overtime was needed to find a winner. Boston was better on crunch time and closed the game out.

Kristaps Porzingis led the way for the Celtics with 35 points and eight rebounds. Jayson Tatum impressed on both ends of the court and sniffed a triple-double after posting 31 points, 10 assists, seven rebounds and five steals. Derrick White finished with 23 points, five assists and four rebounds. Jrue Holiday had 12 points, nine rebounds and three assists.

Cade Cunningham led the way for the Pistons with 31 points, nine assists, six rebounds, three steals and two blocks. Jaden Ivey had 22 points and 10 rebounds before fouling out. Jalen Duren notched 15 points and 14 rebounds. Bojan Bogdanovic notched 17 points, 12 rebounds and six assists. Alec Burks had 12 points off the bench.