Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
92
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
131
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 28 | 18 | 17 | 92 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 31 | 41 | 36 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Pistons blew the doors off the Celtics 131-92. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. Fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in; Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Celtics looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Celtics' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.