Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
114
away
Chemistry
Elite
Boston CelticsCeltics
110
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 114 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Pistons survived the Celtics 114-110. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.