Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
107
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 30 | 20 | 28 | 109 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 41 | 17 | 27 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Pistons 109-107. Celtics' offense had its way with the Pistons. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Celtics. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.