Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
142
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
135
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT1 | OT2 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 29 | 27 | 33 | 10 | 17 | 142 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 36 | 22 | 29 | 28 | 10 | 10 | 135 |
After Action Report
The Pistons held off the Celtics 142-135 in double overtime. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Celtics ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.