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Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
121
away
Chemistry Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
98
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 30 22 35 34 121
Boston CelticsCeltics 18 30 25 25 98

After Action Report

The Pistons demolished the Celtics 121-98. The breakneck pace played right into Pistons' hands. The Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 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.