Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 32 | 27 | 26 | 111 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 32 | 28 | 30 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Pistons 116-111. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.