Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Detroit PistonsPistons
103
away
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
home
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 17 | 30 | 29 | 103 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Celtics pulled away from the Pistons 119-103. Celtics' offense had its way with the Pistons. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. 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 · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.