Malik Beasley Shines as Pistons Extend Winning Streak to Eight
What a night for the Detroit Pistons! In a season where they've been defying expectations, they just pulled off a massive 117-97 victory over the Boston Celtics, marking their eighth consecutive win—their longest streak since 2008. And the star of the show? Malik Beasley. Coming off the bench, Beasley dropped 26 points on an efficient 10-of-15 shooting, showing why he’s such a valuable piece for this surging Pistons squad.
Now, let’s put this into perspective. The Pistons won just 31 games combined in the last two seasons. Fast forward to now, and they’ve already surpassed that with 33 wins. It’s a huge turnaround for a franchise that has struggled to find consistency in recent years. And it wasn’t just a random hot streak—they did it against one of the best teams in the league.
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Boston came into the game on their own six-game winning streak, but the Pistons completely outplayed them, especially in the second half. Detroit looked dominant early, building a 15-point lead in the second quarter. The Celtics managed to claw back, tying the game at halftime, but after the break, it was all Pistons. They took control in the third quarter, stretched the lead to 23 at one point, and never looked back.
Aside from Beasley’s big night, Cade Cunningham continued to make his case for Most Improved Player , finishing with 21 points and 11 assists. His connection with Jalen Duren in the pick-and-roll gave Boston’s defense nightmares. And let’s not forget Ausar Thompson, who was a defensive menace, racking up steals and completely disrupting Boston’s rhythm.
The Pistons' defense was on another level, forcing 17 Celtics turnovers and dominating the paint, outscoring Boston 62-20 inside. That’s the kind of effort that turns a team from a playoff hopeful into a real contender.
With this win, Detroit now holds the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference and is just a game behind Indiana for fourth. That’s an insane jump for a team that hasn’t seen the playoffs since 2019. It finally feels like things are clicking in Detroit, and for Pistons fans, this run is something special.
Next up, they take on the Denver Nuggets, led by Nikola Jokić. Can they keep this momentum going? If they play like they did against Boston, there's no reason they can't. One thing’s for sure—this Pistons team is for real.
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