Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Boston CelticsCeltics
108
away
Detroit PistonsPistons
126
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 17 | 29 | 34 | 108 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 29 | 33 | 34 | 126 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons took care of the Celtics 126-108. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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.