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Pistons Lose Steam In OT, Fall To Celtics 109-102

By JIMMY GOLEN/AP Sports Writer

BOSTON (AP) - Jeff Green scored 32 points, including a 3-pointer as Boston opened overtime with eight straight points, and the Celtics snapped a five-game losing streak by beating the Detroit Pistons 109-102 on Wednesday night.

The loss was the 10th in a row for Detroit. Greg Monroe scored 15 of his 29 points after the 3:13 mark of the fourth, when the Pistons erased an 11-point deficit. But Detroit never recovered after giving up the first three baskets - including a pair of 3-pointers - to start the extra period.

Andre Drummond had 27 points, 14 rebounds, four steals and five blocked shots, including Green's potential game-winner at the end of regulation, for Detroit. Brandon Jennings had 12 assists and one point on 0-for-11 shooting.

Kelly Olynyk had 20 points and seven rebounds for Boston, which had lost six in a row at home.

 

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