Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
119
away
Chemistry
Elite
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 12 | 119 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 38 | 24 | 19 | 5 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Pistons held off the Celtics 119-112 in overtime. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.