Malik Beasley reacts to hilarious highlight in Pistons’ 117-96 win over Boston Celtics: “My grandma gave me that chain”
Detroit's Malik Beasley bolsters his "Sixth Man" case after leading the Pistons' longest win streak since 2008.

Malik Beasley teases defending champions with a dance and tweets
This season, the Detroit Pistons acquired Malik Beasley, who is quickly turning into a fan favourite. His high-energy plays and gritty personality fit like a glove with the Pistons’ underdog identity. After signing a modest 6 million one-year contract in 2024-25, the 28-year-old pleaded with GM Trajan Langdon, “Please don’t trade me. I want to be here.”
On Wednesday, he proved why not. The Detroit Pistons ran all over the Boston Celtics at home, finishing with a final score of 117-96. This game saw “The Mutant” have a highly efficient shooting night from inside and outside the arc. However, during the game, a hilarious moment occurred when Beasley made an awkward and clumsy lay-up. Additionally, he followed it with a mocking dance.
Bro… I was pre determining a lob, and And man nvm[never mind] I know what you saying … mannnnn my grandma gave me that chain.
Malik Beasley said
Bro.. I was pre determining the lob😂😂😂😂 https://t.co/MB7Cd5sghI
— Malik Beasley (@mbeasy5) February 27, 2025
And man nvm I know what you saying … mannnnn my grandma gave me that chain 😂😂😂 https://t.co/MB7Cd5sghI
— Malik Beasley (@mbeasy5) February 27, 2025
After the game, he reacted to the clip, explaining himself while taking digs at the Celtics’ defense. The number 5 expanded on his intentions, stating that he was initially going for a lob, writing, “I was pre-determining a lob.” He also reposted a series of posts, ranging from a GIF accurately depicting his running dance to a mind-boggling stat showcasing his improvement as an athlete.
To take down the former champs, Beasley dropped 26 points off the bench on 10-of-15 shooting from the field and 6-of-11 from deep. This puts him in second place on the list of most three-pointers made this season, making him the only player in the top five who’s not an All-Star. He certainly makes a strong case for the Sixth Man of the Year award.
Malik Beasley’s jaw-dropping stats are screaming for 6th Man of the Year attention
This season, Malik Beasley is on a rally to make a name for himself. After draining six threes against the Boston Celtics last night, Beasley has surged to second place in three-pointers made this season, with 235 three-pointers—only behind Anthony Edwards, who sits at 236 threes made. In support of his view, she reposted a statistic by Stat Muse and reposted a gif of a fan calling him “6th Man of The Year”
Most threes this season:
— StatMuse (@statmuse) February 27, 2025
236 — All-Star
235 — Malik Beasley
210 — All-Star
201 — All-Star
200 — All-Star
197 — All-Star pic.twitter.com/ZvIArzLi9s
Sixth Man of the Year pic.twitter.com/BNM2C8ZoRZ
— Corey Moore (@CoreyAMoore) February 27, 2025
A 20-point win over the reigning champions has officially caught the NBA communities’ attention. They are now riding an 8-game win-streak, first time since 2008. And with The Mutant on the court, energizing the whole roster, they sure have a committed soldier on their squad. It wouldn’t be a surprise if he bags the 6th Man of the Year Award and a contract extension from the Piston’s GM.
Next, the Piston will face the wrath of Denver Nuggets. However, they will enjoy the home-court advantage and a support of fans, which can make things interesting with jersey number 5 on the court.