Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 26 | 34 | 33 | 114 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 17 | 32 | 25 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Celtics took care of the Pistons 114-103. The breakneck pace played right into Celtics' hands. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; the Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.