Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 113 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 119 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons edged the Celtics 119-113. The breakneck pace played right into Pistons' hands. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.