Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
102
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 19 | 34 | 25 | 104 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 27 | 22 | 22 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Pistons 104-102. The Celtics' lockdown unit choked off Pistons' offense. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.