Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 97 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Pistons snuck past the Celtics 97-96. Every possession went the Pistons way. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.