Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Detroit PistonsPistons
99
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Boston CelticsCeltics
107
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 31 | 24 | 20 | 99 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Celtics held off the Pistons 107-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.