Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
99
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 35 | 25 | 26 | 120 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 19 | 27 | 23 | 30 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Pistons demolished the Celtics 120-99. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.