The Boston Celtics defeated the host Detroit Pistons, 94 - 92, at Palace of Auburn Hills on Saturday. Al Horford had missed the previous nine games due to some concussion issues, but he made an epic return here. In a tied ball game, Horford snatched down an offensive rebound with 1 seconds left and tipped in a game - winner to get Boston a much - needed win. In the next possession, he blocked a jump shot at the buzzer to seal the victory. While most statistics were even, the free - throw shooting was not. In fact, the Celtics went 16 - of - 17 from the charity stripe, while the Pistons went just 11 - of - 16. Both teams struggled from the field, with Boston shooting 40 percent and Detroit shooting 43 percent on their end. There were 19 lead changes and nine ties in a hard - fought battle. Boston (7 - 6) was missing the defensive presences of Jae Crowder and Al Horford, but both players made their returns here from a nine - game absence. Horford was the star, as he tallied 18 points, 11 rebounds, five assists and three blocks, in addition to his game - winner. Isaiah Thomas led the team in scoring, totaling 24 points, four rebounds and eight assists on 7 - of - 22 shooting. Avery Bradley was the only other Boston player in double figures, accumulating 13 points, four rebounds and three assists. The Celtics next game will be on Monday against the Minnesota Timberwolves on the road. Detroit (6 - 8) was undefeated at home coming into this game, but they could n't quite hold off a revived Celtics squad. Marcus Morris led the team, dropping 24 points on 10 - of - 16 shooting. Andre Drummond recorded another double - double, scoring 20 points and grabbing 17 rebounds in the loss. Ish Smith tallied 12 points, four rebounds and seven assists of his own. Detroit will remain at home for their next game, when they host the Houston Rockets on Monday.
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