Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 21 | 33 | 23 | 98 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 20 | 28 | 24 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics edged the Pistons 104-98. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.