Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
122
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 109 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 34 | 27 | 28 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics handled the Pistons 122-109. Celtics torched the Pistons on the offensive end. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Celtics. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.