Cade Cunningham scored 32 points as the Detroit Pistons held off the Boston Celtics 112-105 on Monday, extending their lead atop the Eastern Conference standings.

The Pistons point guard delivered another impressive offensive performance in a back-and-forth contest that saw the lead change hands 15 times before Detroit pulled away in the final minutes. Cunningham, averaging just under 27 points per game this season, hit six three-pointers on 11-of-21 shooting to help Detroit improve to 21-5 in the Eastern Conference.

Despite Detroit’s strong showing, Boston made the Pistons work for their fourth consecutive win. The Celtics led by as many as 12 points in the second quarter before Detroit gradually clawed back.

“We love games like this that are tough, muddy,” Cunningham said. “I think the game getting that way turns us up a little bit more.”

Detroit’s starters received crucial support from the bench, which contributed 47 points. Caris LeVert added 13 points in 19 minutes, while Jaden Ivey chipped in 10.

“We’re deep – we got starters up and down the roster,” Cunningham said. “Guys who come in and do their job better than anybody in the league. It’s fun to play with.”

For Boston, Jaylen Brown led the way with 34 points, and Derrick White added 31.

Elsewhere in the Eastern Conference, the Toronto Raptors moved into third place with a 106-96 road victory over the Miami Heat, improving their record to 16-11. Brandon Ingram’s 28 points set the tone for Toronto, who outscored Miami 32-19 in the fourth quarter to secure the win.