Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 24 | 33 | 34 | 121 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 17 | 29 | 30 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Celtics took care of the Pistons 121-104. Celtics' offense had its way with the Pistons. Fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in; the Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.