Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
81
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 14 | 26 | 14 | 81 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 27 | 33 | 35 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons ran roughshod over the Celtics 120-81. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; the Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.