However, the matchup was a reminder of the best the Eastern Conference has to offer Boston right now as trade season begins. Boston fell to 1-2 on the season against the Pistons with the 112-105 defeat but there was a consensus that this game resembled a playoff contest.

The Detroit Pistons have won five of their last six matchups, most recently defeating the Atlanta Hawks 142-115 at home last Friday. It was the team's largest win of the season, and the bench scored a season-high 77 points in the win. 12 players scored at least 7 points, making the Pistons the third team in NBA history to accomplish that feat.

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown nearly recorded a triple-double against the Detroit Pistons, but he still wasn't happy with his performance.

The Celtics had a clean injury report, but they had a relatively late addition ahead of the Pistons game Monday.

Boston didn’t walk away completely dissatisfied with Monday night’s loss to Detroit — its second straight defeat.

Jaylen Brown scored 34 points as the Celtics fell to the Pistons 112-105.Highlights: Celtics lose tight game to division-leading Pistons originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston