Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 27 | 32 | 30 | 119 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 36 | 29 | 20 | 28 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Pistons 119-113. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.