Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Boston CelticsCeltics
98
away
Detroit PistonsPistons
85
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 17 | 34 | 18 | 98 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 12 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 85 |
After Action Report
The Celtics pulled away from the Pistons 98-85. 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. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.