Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
131
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 26 | 22 | 37 | 117 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 37 | 31 | 33 | 131 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons downed the Celtics 131-117. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.