Three quick observations from Friday night’s 96-93 win over the Boston Celtics at Little Caesars Arena
HERE’S TO 2021 – So far, the Pistons like 2021 a lot more than 2020. The Pistons jumped on Boston early – it was 23-5 eight minutes into the game – and led by 21 at one point of the first half. But Boston’s dynamic forward tandem of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown combined for 24 third-quarter points and the Celtics rallied to keep the Pistons winless at 0-5. Eventually, playing without Blake Griffin caught up to the Pistons as they offense stagnated in the second half and they didn’t have Griffin’s shot- and playmaking skills to fall back on.