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Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
away
Chemistry Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
108
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 27 20 26 23 96
Boston CelticsCeltics 30 22 24 32 108

After Action Report

The Celtics downed the Pistons 108-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Celtics' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; shots just aren't falling for the Pistons lately. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.