Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 20 | 22 | 27 | 96 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 35 | 24 | 26 | 116 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons rolled past the Celtics 116-96. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.