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Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
away
Chemistry Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
120
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 32 30 26 29 117
Boston CelticsCeltics 30 31 28 31 120

After Action Report

In Boston, the Celtics survived the Pistons 120-117. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.