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