Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 20 | 26 | 27 | 102 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 29 | 25 | 18 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons survived the Celtics 105-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.