Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
89
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 89 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 33 | 26 | 22 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Celtics buried the Pistons 114-89. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Celtics ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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.