Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 20 | 33 | 30 | 112 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 18 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Celtics handled the Pistons 112-102. Celtics' offense had its way with the Pistons. Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Celtics looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.