Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
94
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
98
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 29 | 25 | 16 | 94 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 27 | 19 | 20 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Celtics 98-94. The Celtics couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pistons. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. The Celtics looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Celtics utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
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.
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.