Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 22 | 31 | 27 | 109 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 28 | 33 | 24 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Celtics held off the Pistons 118-109. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed.
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.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.