Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
89
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
132
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 89 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 38 | 32 | 26 | 36 | 132 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons demolished the Celtics 132-89. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.