Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 33 | 23 | 35 | 117 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 25 | 24 | 33 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Pistons 117-113. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.