Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
96
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 26 | 21 | 32 | 106 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 22 | 23 | 29 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Pistons downed the Celtics 106-96. The better team simply showed up tonight. Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Celtics · 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.