Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
144
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 27 | 21 | 23 | 99 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 38 | 40 | 30 | 36 | 144 |
After Action Report
The Celtics blew the doors off the Pistons 144-99. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. 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. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
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.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.