Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
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Boston CelticsCeltics
111
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 112 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 28 | 26 | 33 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Pistons snuck past the Celtics 112-111. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss.
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.