Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 15 | 34 | 20 | 97 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 36 | 25 | 26 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons took care of the Celtics 113-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons sent shots into the fifth row all night; the Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.