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Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
147
away
Chemistry Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
100
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 33 38 28 48 147
Detroit PistonsPistons 19 37 17 27 100

After Action Report

The Celtics demolished the Pistons 147-100. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Pistons' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.