Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 103 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 21 | 33 | 22 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Pistons 105-103. Every possession went the Celtics way. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Celtics; Celtics' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.