Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 6
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Detroit PistonsPistons
89
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 29 | 28 | 35 | 116 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Celtics blew the doors off the Pistons 116-89. Celtics' defense smothered the Pistons all night. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics sent shots into the fifth row all night. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.