Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 13 | 31 | 32 | 20 | 96 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 29 | 21 | 22 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics survived the Pistons 97-96. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Celtics couldn't shake the cold spell; the Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.