Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 118 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 34 | 27 | 28 | 116 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Celtics survived the Pistons 118-116. The breakneck pace played right into Celtics' hands. The Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.