SPORTS

Celtics 91, Pistons 81

Boston Celtics forward Al Horford, center, goes to the basket against Detroit Pistons forwards Stanley Johnson (7) and Tobias Harris, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Detroit.  Detroit lost to Boston 91-81.
Boston Celtics forward Al Horford, center, goes to the basket against Detroit Pistons forwards Stanley Johnson (7) and Tobias Harris, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Detroit. Detroit lost to Boston 91-81.
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Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving, left, drives against Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond during the first half.
Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving, left, drives against Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond during the first half.
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Detroit Pistons guard Ish Smith, left, tries to steal the ball from Boston Celtics guard Terry Rozier (12) during the first half.
Detroit Pistons guard Ish Smith, left, tries to steal the ball from Boston Celtics guard Terry Rozier (12) during the first half.
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Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (34) is forced to pass the ball against Boston Celtics forward Daniel Theis (27) during the first half.
Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (34) is forced to pass the ball against Boston Celtics forward Daniel Theis (27) during the first half.
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Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving (11) shoots against Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (34) during the first half.
Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving (11) shoots against Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (34) during the first half.
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Detroit Pistons guard Ish Smith shoots against Boston Celtics guard Shane Larkin (8) during the first half.
Detroit Pistons guard Ish Smith shoots against Boston Celtics guard Shane Larkin (8) during the first half.
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Boston Celtics guard Terry Rozier (12) beats Detroit Pistons forward Eric Moreland (24) to a loose ball during the first half.
Boston Celtics guard Terry Rozier (12) beats Detroit Pistons forward Eric Moreland (24) to a loose ball during the first half.
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Detroit Pistons guard Ish Smith (14) is defended by Boston Celtics center Aron Baynes (46) while going to the basket during the second half.
Detroit Pistons guard Ish Smith (14) is defended by Boston Celtics center Aron Baynes (46) while going to the basket during the second half.
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