Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
Boston CelticsCeltics
115
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Detroit PistonsPistons
114
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 30 | 26 | 25 | 115 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 24 | 33 | 32 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Pistons 115-114. Every possession went the Celtics way. Celtics' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Pistons sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Pistons · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- 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.