Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 29 | 22 | 29 | 103 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 34 | 32 | 27 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Celtics handled the Pistons 120-103. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.