Derrick White scratched his head and smiled as he was asked about his slump-busting 27-point performance against Detroit on Wednesday night.
The Pistons can kiss their 13-game winning streak good-bye. These young, scrappy Celtics overcame a substantial disadvantage on the boards with a mix of hustle and accurate 3-point shooting.
White was the most efficient of the bunch, knocking down six of his 11 3-point attempts including several in the fourth quarter.
Jaylen Brown posted a 33-point, 10-rebound double-double. Baylor Scheierman went 5-for-7 from the field off the bench.
Cade Cunningham scored a game-high 42 points, but missed a potential game-tying free-throw at the end, allowing the Celtics to escape with a close win.