Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 35 | 27 | 22 | 31 | 115 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Pistons 115-113. Every possession went the Celtics way. Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.