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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.