Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
80
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 33 | 34 | 18 | 112 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 80 |
After Action Report
The Celtics buried the Pistons 112-80. Celtics torched the Pistons on the offensive end. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.