Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
137
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
130
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 49 | 35 | 30 | 137 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 40 | 43 | 23 | 130 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Celtics outlasted the Pistons 137-130. The breakneck pace played right into Celtics' hands. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; the Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.