Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
115
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
123
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 31 | 25 | 26 | 115 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 27 | 34 | 33 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Celtics fended off the Pistons 123-115. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.