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Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
90
away
Chemistry Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 18 21 25 26 90
Detroit PistonsPistons 22 24 32 38 116

After Action Report

The Pistons ran roughshod over the Celtics 116-90. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.