Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
128
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
102
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 43 | 18 | 34 | 33 | 128 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 37 | 23 | 16 | 26 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Celtics demolished the Pistons 128-102. Celtics' offense had its way with the Pistons. The Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Celtics' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.