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Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
away
Chemistry Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
105
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 30 27 26 23 106
Detroit PistonsPistons 29 26 26 24 105

After Action Report

The Celtics snuck past the Pistons 106-105. The better team simply showed up tonight. Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Pistons. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.