Nets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
123
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 34 | 23 | 32 | 123 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Celtics outlasted the Pistons 123-116. Celtics torched the Pistons on the offensive end. The Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.