Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
91
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 12 | 27 | 25 | 91 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 37 | 23 | 27 | 31 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Pistons demolished the Celtics 118-91. Pistons torched the Celtics on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; the Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Celtics utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.