Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Detroit PistonsPistons
124
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Boston CelticsCeltics
115
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 37 | 27 | 24 | 36 | 124 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 24 | 33 | 32 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Pistons fended off the Celtics 124-115. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; shots just aren't falling for the Celtics lately. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.