Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
95
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 31 | 23 | 23 | 106 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 29 | 35 | 11 | 95 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Celtics took care of the Pistons 106-95. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.