Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
away
Chemistry
Elite
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 33 | 23 | 22 | 109 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 24 | 26 | 34 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics squeaked past the Pistons 111-109. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.