Celtics withstand 3-point spree to beat the Pistons 130-120

BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown had 28 points with nine assists and Kristaps Porzingis added 26 points and nine rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics to their ninth victory in 10 games, a 130-120 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.

Maxey scores 28 as 76ers rout Pistons 111-96

DETROIT (AP) — Tyrese Maxey scored 28 points and the Philadelphia 76ers won their fourth game of the season by beating the Detroit Pistons 111-96 on Saturday night.

Pistons Season Preview

Jennifer Hammond reports from the Pistons Performance Center in Detroit on Tuesday as the Pistons plan to use a familiar word to motivate the team as the season gets underway on Wednesday.