Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
92
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 19 | 26 | 19 | 92 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 28 | 20 | 20 | 100 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons outlasted the Celtics 100-92. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.