Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 19 | 30 | 25 | 24 | 98 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics held off the Pistons 105-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Shots just aren't falling for the Pistons lately. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.