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Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
129
away
Chemistry Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 24 30 36 39 129
Boston CelticsCeltics 19 33 31 36 119

After Action Report

In Boston, the Pistons outlasted the Celtics 129-119. The breakneck pace played right into Pistons' hands. The Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 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.