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Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
103
away
Chemistry Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
106
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 21 33 14 35 103
Detroit PistonsPistons 19 33 30 24 106

After Action Report

In Detroit, the Pistons squeaked past the Celtics 106-103. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.