Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
119
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 36 | 33 | 21 | 117 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 41 | 20 | 21 | 37 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons survived the Celtics 119-117. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pistons couldn't shake the cold spell; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.