Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
133
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
100
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 43 | 38 | 31 | 21 | 133 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 18 | 29 | 31 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Celtics blew the doors off the Pistons 133-100. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Celtics. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.