Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 6
Boston CelticsCeltics
100
away
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
home
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 30 | 22 | 21 | 100 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 27 | 24 | 14 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Celtics survived the Pistons 100-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Celtics. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.