Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
140
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
135
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT1 | OT2 | OT3 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 12 | 9 | 15 | 140 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 135 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Celtics survived the Pistons 140-135 in triple overtime. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.