Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 109 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 36 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics outlasted the Pistons 119-109. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.