Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
84
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 84 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 33 | 24 | 30 | 114 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Celtics demolished the Pistons 114-84. The breakneck pace played right into Celtics' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.