NBA roundup: Celtics overcome deficit, hand Pistons 28th straight loss

The Detroit Pistons suffered their 28th consecutive loss, setting a new record for the longest in-season losing streak in NBA history. If they lose to the Toronto Raptors on Saturday, they will tie the all-time longest losing streak, spanning from one season to the next.

On the other hand, the Boston Celtics staged an impressive comeback, overcoming a 21-point deficit to defeat the Pistons 128-122 in overtime. The Celtics remain undefeated at home with a record of 15-0.

Kristaps Porzingis led the way for Boston with a season-high 35 points and eight rebounds, while Jayson Tatum contributed 31 points, 10 assists, and seven rebounds.

For the Pistons, Cade Cunningham led the team with 31 points and nine assists, supported by Jaden Ivey's 22 points and 10 rebounds, Jalen Duren's 15 points and 14 rebounds, and Bojan Bogdanovic's 17 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists.

In another game, the Denver Nuggets dominated the Memphis Grizzlies with a final score of 142-105. Nikola Jokic recorded his 11th triple-double of the season, finishing with 26 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists.

Jamal Murray contributed 23 points and nine assists to secure the victory for the Nuggets. Peyton Watson had a career-high 20 points, while Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Julian Strawther added 12 points each.

Desmond Bane led the Grizzlies with 23 points, while Marcus Smart scored 17 points. The Grizzlies played without Ja Morant, who was out due to illness.

Despite Morant's absence, Memphis had previously won four consecutive games since his return from suspension.

The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Utah Jazz with a score of 112-105. Brandon Ingram led the Pelicans with 26 points, supported by CJ McCollum's 22 points and Zion Williamson's 21 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists.

For the Jazz, Collin Sexton scored 26 points, while Lauri Markkanen recorded 24 points and 10 rebounds. The Jazz's three-game winning streak came to an end, with Walker Kessler contributing 11 points and Jordan Clarkson adding 10 points.

Indiana Pacers dominated the game against the Chicago Bulls with a final score of 120-104. Myles Turner led the Pacers' offense with an impressive 24 points, while Tyrese Haliburton showcased his playmaking skills with 20 assists along with 21 points. Buddy Hield contributed 19 points to the team's victory.

Jalen Smith, Bennedict Mathurin, and Aaron Nesmith also made significant contributions, scoring 15, 15, and 12 points respectively. Despite squandering a 25-point lead, the Pacers managed to pull away down the stretch and secure the win.

On the Bulls' side, Patrick Williams led their scoring efforts with 22 points, followed closely by DeMar DeRozan with 21 points. White, Caruso, and Dosunmu also made notable contributions with 16, 15, and 15 points respectively.