Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 30 | 23 | 23 | 106 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Pistons 118-106. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; the Pistons are in a full-on tailspin. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.