Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
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Detroit PistonsPistons
120
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 105 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 36 | 28 | 22 | 34 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Pistons handled the Celtics 120-105. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Pistons' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; the Pistons looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.