Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 101 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 22 | 31 | 23 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Pistons 101-97. Ugly basketball, but the Celtics did just enough. Fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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.