Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Detroit PistonsPistons
103
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Boston CelticsCeltics
126
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 29 | 24 | 26 | 103 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 34 | 26 | 33 | 126 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics blew the doors off the Pistons 126-103. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.