Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Detroit PistonsPistons
120
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Boston CelticsCeltics
124
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 29 | 35 | 28 | 120 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Pistons 124-120. Celtics' offense had its way with the Pistons. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Celtics' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.