Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 35 | 31 | 30 | 117 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 29 | 30 | 25 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Pistons snuck past the Celtics 117-113. The breakneck pace played right into Pistons' hands. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons couldn't shake the cold spell.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.