Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 34 | 28 | 37 | 123 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 38 | 24 | 31 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Pistons 123-122. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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 · 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.