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Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
120
away
Chemistry Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
131
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 31 30 29 30 120
Boston CelticsCeltics 37 31 36 27 131

After Action Report

In Boston, the Celtics downed the Pistons 131-120. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.