Pistons forward Tobias Harris, left, goes to the basket against Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown during the second half on Monday in Detroit. (AP photo)

DETROIT — Tobias Harris scored 25 points and Jaylen Brown missed a jumper just before the buzzer, allowing the Detroit Pistons to hold on for a 104-103 win over the Boston Celtics on Monday night in a matchup of teams with the best records in the Eastern Conference.

Jalen Duren scored 18 points and grabbed nine rebounds, Cade Cunningham had 16 points and 14 assists and Duncan Robinson added 15 points for the Central Division-leading Pistons (31-10).

Brown had 32 points on 11-of-28 shooting for the Atlantic Division-leading Celtics (26-16).

Cunningham and Brown were named All-Star starters for the first time earlier Monday. Cunningham ranked first in votes by players, and Brown had the most votes from the media.

Detroit started the fourth quarter ahead 84-82 after 11 ties and five lead changes and the final 12 minutes were also closely contested.

Robinson’s fifth 3-pointer gave the Pistons a five-point lead midway through the fourth.

Brown made a go-ahead shot with 3:20 left to play and Harris responded with a 3-pointer to put the Pistons ahead 99-97.

Boston’s Payton Pritchard scored 17, Sam Hauser had 16 points and Luka Garza overcame getting called for four fouls in three minutes to add 10 points.

Up next

Celtics: Host Indiana tonight.

Pistons: At New Orleans tonight.

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