Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
65
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
107
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 8 | 24 | 14 | 19 | 65 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 21 | 33 | 25 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons buried the Celtics 107-65. Every possession went the Pistons way. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; the Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.