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Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
away
Chemistry Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
110
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 31 25 32 29 117
Boston CelticsCeltics 28 25 32 25 110

After Action Report

The Pistons fended off the Celtics 117-110. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.