Pistons must beat Raptors to avoid unwanted history

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The Detroit Pistons came agonizingly close to ending their record-breaking losing streak on Thursday, falling 128-122 in overtime against the host Boston Celtics after holding a 19-point halftime lead.

The Pistons have dropped 28 straight, the all-time record for a single season. They now share the record for consecutive defeats with the Philadelphia 76ers, who lost 28 straig