Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 102 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 37 | 23 | 30 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons outlasted the Celtics 118-102. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.