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Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
105
away
Chemistry Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
96
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 20 27 36 22 105
Boston CelticsCeltics 23 23 22 28 96

After Action Report

The Pistons outlasted the Celtics 105-96. Every possession went the Pistons way. Shots just aren't falling for the Pistons lately; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.