Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
134
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 31 | 36 | 34 | 134 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Pistons ran roughshod over the Celtics 134-112. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.