Kevin Garnett scored 22, Paul Pierce had 20 points and Ray Allen added 14, leading Boston to an 86-78 win over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. The Celtics, who have won 10 straight, took their last seven by double digits, including three victories by 20-plus points. Celtics coach Doc Rivers actually enjoyed watching his team play a contested game for a change. Boston has its second 10-game streak this season, a feat the storied franchise hadn’t pulled off since the 1985-86 season when it went on to win one of its 17 NBA titles.
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