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.