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Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
100
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Chemistry Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 29 29 19 23 100
Boston CelticsCeltics 30 19 31 26 106

After Action Report

The Celtics outlasted the Pistons 106-100. Every possession went the Celtics way. The Celtics couldn't shake the cold spell; the Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.