Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 39 | 21 | 34 | 32 | 126 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 30 | 33 | 24 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Pistons fended off the Celtics 126-118. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pistons bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons 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 · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.