Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
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Boston CelticsCeltics
113
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 21 | 30 | 33 | 117 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 28 | 20 | 33 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Pistons squeaked past the Celtics 117-113. Every possession went the Pistons way. The Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.