Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
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Detroit PistonsPistons
103
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 33 | 21 | 25 | 105 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Pistons 105-103. Every possession went the Celtics way. The Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Pistons; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.