Before the NBA game between the Boston Celtics and the Detroit Pistons, Jrue Holiday displayed a remarkable act of kindness towards a young fan in the stands, showcasing both grandeur and humility.

During the game, the Pistons managed to build a significant lead of 11 points (17-28) towards the end of the first quarter. Their effective defense and fast-paced offense, combined with the Celtics’ struggles from beyond the three-point line (3 of 13), contributed to their advantage.

Detroit demonstrated the assertiveness that has been expected of them, with impressive performances by Cunningham, who quickly scored 8 points near the rim. However, a series of turnovers allowed Boston to finish the quarter with a 10-2 run, resulting in a tied score of 27-30.

The Celtics took the lead for the first time in the game with a three-pointer by Payton Pritchard early in the second quarter. Unfortunately, that was the only successful three-point shot for Boston in the entire quarter, as they struggled with a poor shooting performance from beyond the arc.

Just when it seemed like the Celtics were gaining control, the Pistons embarked on a 6-24 run, leaving Boston’s team visibly shaken. Cunningham continued to excel with accurate shooting, while the Celtics’ key players like Tatum, Porzingis, and Al Horford failed to score. The first half concluded with a surprising 47-66 lead in favor of the Pistons.

However, the Celtics rallied in the second half, capitalizing on Porzingis’ height advantage and Tatum’s resurgence, both contributing significant points. Boston launched a five-minute onslaught, outscoring the Pistons 23-7, narrowing the gap to just one point (76-77) at the end of the third quarter. The game reached the final period with a tied score of 82-82.

The Celtics regained the initiative with White scoring their first basket in the fourth quarter, a momentum they hadn’t experienced since the second quarter. Yet, the Pistons were determined not to let the game slip away easily, with Bogdanovic taking charge.

Despite Cunningham’s struggles in the second half, Bogdanovic attempted to rally his team and create advantages on the court. Victory in such a significant game and venue became a genuine possibility, breаking the Pistons’ streak of poor results.

With less than five minutes remaining, the Pistons were the first to surpass the 100-point mark. Nerves began to creep in among the spectators, even though Porzingis remained unstoppable, scoring 11 points in the final quarter.

At 103-100, Porzingis delivered another crucial three-pointer, extending the lead to six points with less than two minutes left and securing a nearly definitive 10-0 run. Williams, the Celtics’ coach, had to call a timeout to regroup.

Detroit responded with resilience, defying their status as the worst team in the NBA, scoring six consecutive points, including a two-plus-one and a three-pointer by Jaden Ivey. Bogdanovic, after an оffensive rebound, tied the game at 108 with just four seconds remaining, and Tatum missed the decisive shot to avoid overtime.

The overtime period showcased the Celtics’ resilience, with White leading the charge, scoring 10 points in five minutes, well-supported by Porzingis with an additional 6 points. The Celtics maintained their unbeaten home record and secured their first overtime victory of the season under Mazzulla’s leadership.