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Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 30 | 35 | 25 | 122 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 33 | 25 | 28 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Pistons snuck past the Celtics 122-117. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.