Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
100
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 24 | 26 | 38 | 119 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 30 | 24 | 21 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Pistons pulled away from the Celtics 119-100. Pistons' offense had its way with the Celtics. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.