Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
107
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 26 | 22 | 33 | 107 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 31 | 26 | 30 | 119 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons took care of the Celtics 119-107. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.