Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
122
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 122 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 24 | 32 | 32 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Celtics held off the Pistons 122-116. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.