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Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
away
Chemistry Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
121
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 24 33 26 29 112
Boston CelticsCeltics 33 35 27 26 121

After Action Report

The Celtics held off the Pistons 121-112. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.