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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.