Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Detroit PistonsPistons
99
away
Boston CelticsCeltics
87
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 25 | 27 | 19 | 99 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 17 | 26 | 21 | 87 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Pistons pulled away from the Celtics 99-87. Every possession went the Pistons way. Shots just aren't falling for the Pistons lately; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.