Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
away
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 26 | 31 | 16 | 105 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Pistons 105-96. Every possession went the Celtics way. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.