Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 2
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
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Boston CelticsCeltics
110
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 30 | 26 | 23 | 111 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Pistons survived the Celtics 111-110. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
