Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
142
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 16 | 24 | 36 | 104 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 41 | 37 | 36 | 142 |
After Action Report
The Celtics buried the Pistons 142-104. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Celtics ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pistons looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.