Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
160
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
145
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 44 | 41 | 36 | 39 | 160 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 37 | 29 | 33 | 46 | 145 |
After Action Report
The Pistons handled the Celtics 160-145. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Pistons. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.