Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 116 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 32 | 25 | 29 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Pistons 117-116. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Pistons rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.