Celtics, Jaylen Brown, JUST MISS stealing slug-fest against Detroit Pistons
Boston Celtics fall to the Detroit Pistons in a bruising 104-103 showdown as Jaylen Brown’s last-second fadeaway comes up short. Could a potential seven-game playoff battle between these Eastern Conference contenders be on the horizon? Questions arise over Brown’s heavy legs after guarding Cade Cunningham and missing crucial free throws, spotlighting tactical choices and postseason readiness.
John Karalis of SI breaks down Boston’s struggle with turnovers, foul trouble, and Derrick White’s surprising shooting slump, while praising the Pistons’ rim-protecting defense and Cade Cunningham’s impact. Analytical insights address the lack of offensive flow, missed opportunities for Sam Hauser and Payton Pritchard, and how physical play defined this matchup. Can the Celtics translate this intensity into a much-needed bounce-back against the Pacers or will issues linger deeper into the season?
0:00 Celtics-Pistons Game Recap
5:15 Jaylen Brown’s Defensive Matchup
12:15 Game Flow & Physicality Issues
15:00 Turnovers and Fouls Impact
20:15 Individual Performances Breakdown
24:00 Final Takeaways & Series Outlook
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4-17, those are the shooting Stats of Cade, and partially JB was responsible for that. Without Jaylen Brown being out there, this game wouldn't never have been this close. We could be crticial of JB, but there was no one else that could consistently score on Detroit. There were at least 5 or 6 passes given to Brown with a few seconds left on the clock because the other players were not able to create their own shot. White went 1-11, Simmons went 4-11, but this whole segment is trash on Brown but besides him the only other guy that stepped up was Hauser…this team lost by 1 point, in a game that should have never been this close.
Exactly^
Any shot made by anybody made this a win. Fun to watch, sad ending .
CONGRATULATIONS to Jaylen, 5x All Star, now 1st time as a STARTER 🎉. JB won #1 of the Media votes for the East. So its nice the Media, which has been hard on JB in the past, gave him the MOST votes. 🎉
Close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades. Tobias Harris. He absolutely killed us. At 6’8” and 230, he was too much for Sam. I know Hauser’s been hot, by why didn’t Joe throw Walsh at Harris earlier? A long guy like JT would’ve bothered him/slowed him down but oh well. And those threes in the 4th by Ivey were back breakers. That, turnovers and nobody stepped up significantly on offense. Talking to you DWhite. We also shot under 35% from deep again (7-14 when we do) so Detroit shouldn’t be thrilled about this one. Still pisses off though when we basically beat ourselves. And the refs ruined the game-so many whistles on both teams! Oh and props to Queta. Another solid game. Thanks JK ☘️🔒🐾
YKTPWA
And people we’re saying that we don’t need to make a trade at the deadline. I honestly think this team needs to make a trade at the deadline and that is bringing help at the front court because Luka and Garza won’t be able to bail us out against the pistons
Don't be delusional Celtics fans, cade could've won the second game we played, remember the missed free throws in that second game
I'm happy with how we played ij this game. JB wanting the match up is fine. Cos that's him testing himself. It's a good time to do that. So that come playoffs , when we potentially can have JT back, then yeah JB can guard cade, and JT and him and the other guys can divide and conquer on the offensive end.
We heard it that time 😉
☘️☘️👊
Bring back the intro disliking this video now
I really wish they actually looked for the best shooter in the team…..I'm still not sold on JB's 3 pt shot…and MY GOD. they're called FREE throws for a reason….great season for JB but this loss is all on him. He tried to do too much
painful result. they had their chances. good thing the knicks lost. need a bounceback revenge win v the pacers to keep pace with the pistons. we needed more size out there. its tough for us to win against the best when only 1 out of the 5 bench wings (sam, josh, baylor, walsh, hugo) is playing well. we need at least 2 of those to play well. especially when simons and white didnt have it. we could really use a consolidation trade to get a talent upgrade. imagine if we had someone like peyton watson out there over the other wings. beat the pacers! business approach please. lets go celtics!
p.s. tillman looked washed out there and i never want to see baylor at the 5 again. these situations where a 3rd serviceable big would help. i'd rather amari than those 2 at the 5 for spot mins. or better yet a new bench big.
Glad to see the arenas of the NBA again John! This was a tough loss but you’re right, it was an OG game.
This game showed how valuable Cade is. Clearly, his wrist injury is still bothering his shot. Even with his shot off, Cade found a way to orchestrate this win. No matter what Boston through at him, Cade played at his pace, distributed the ball to his teammates, and played solid defense himself. It was an MVP type effort against a tough team.
Tatum & Brown new level unlocked ☘️
Coach imo lost us this game. D WHITE did not have it going. Somehow yes a plus player but coach has pushes the right buttons all year. He benches brown but wont bench white?
As a Detroit Pistons fan myself, I just want to say GG's to Boston and their fan base!.. also good luck to your Patriots!.. the Bruins are also there and isn't going away and can possibly make the playoffs this season! The Red Sox has a lot of potential… Just have to straighten out some things..
But Boston fans have a lot to be proud of!
Also congratulations to Jaylen Brown for making the All-Star team again!🤙
Wouldn't be surprised if this is a ECF showdown this Spring!.. would be epic!..
But STILL…….
#DETROIT VS EVERYBODY!! 🏀😤💪
Make or miss league, fine with the last shot, but got to make free throws down the stretch. Thats where he got to improve as a closer.
Why don't you talk about the Celtics holding the pistons to 104 pts with a healthy team 🤷🏽♂️
They lost by 1 against a fully healthy pistons team and we don't have tatum yet! Make a mountain out of a mole hill😂😂😂
That was the Best regular Season game thus far,. Playoffs intensity the Refs swallow the whistle on both sides.
JB forced many balls
Why the fuck is Baylor playing over Hugo now???? He looks like a fish out of water
Brown has been forcing his game lately, wants to be a hero. They aren’t playing good team basketball.
I’m not going to get on Simons all that much about this game. But he was so bad last night.
Free Throws. We will be ok. Cant beat us in a 7 games series.
Pistons fan here. So impressed with what Boston is doing this year. Nice to see Luka Garza doing well. Always rooting for his success. Funny hearing recent ( non – local) Pistons analysis. I guess the Pistons really ARE very good, lol!
If you ever miss a locked on Celtics podcast, just assume the host whined about Jaylen Brown and you'll be caught up.
Gg 🍻 ☘️
Great game despite the loss really proud 👏 of the work jaylen has doing without tatam.
Great basketball game from start to finish! Thats all I am going to say.
JB locked down defense cad Cunningham impressive.
Are you still think Derrick white still better than JB?
I read ur articles march 23,2023 about jaylen brown.He told you he can do more he just played robin role at that time.
U mocked him jaylen brown not laughing he mean it.
Well he proves entire world he always been Batman not robin with 3 tier nba teammates 2026.