Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
126
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 102 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 29 | 25 | 39 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Pistons buried the Celtics 126-102. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. 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.