Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
127
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 33 | 36 | 30 | 127 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 19 | 36 | 26 | 25 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Pistons buried the Celtics 127-106. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. Tonight's Celtics utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.