Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 3
Detroit PistonsPistons
124
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Boston CelticsCeltics
113
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 38 | 29 | 27 | 124 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 24 | 35 | 31 | 113 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons outlasted the Celtics 124-113. Pistons' offense had its way with the Celtics. Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.