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Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
122
away
Chemistry Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
99
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 37 33 27 25 122
Detroit PistonsPistons 24 28 12 35 99

After Action Report

In Detroit, the Celtics rolled past the Pistons 122-99. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons are in a full-on tailspin. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.