Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
91
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 23 | 19 | 26 | 91 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 34 | 31 | 31 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Celtics demolished the Pistons 119-91. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. The Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Pistons rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.