Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 29 | 36 | 27 | 114 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 21 | 29 | 37 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Pistons 114-109. Celtics' offense had its way with the Pistons. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics steamroller is in full effect right now. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.