Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
79
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 38 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 97 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 14 | 15 | 22 | 79 |
After Action Report
The Celtics handled the Pistons 97-79. Celtics torched the Pistons on the offensive end. Fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in; the Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.