Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 29 | 19 | 30 | 112 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Pistons held off the Celtics 112-104. The Pistons won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Tonight's Celtics utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.