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Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
92
away
Chemistry Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
93
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 20 24 21 27 92
Detroit PistonsPistons 24 18 29 22 93

After Action Report

The Pistons squeaked past the Celtics 93-92. The Celtics couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pistons. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Celtics looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Celtics · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.