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Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
98
away
Chemistry Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
110
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 28 21 26 23 98
Boston CelticsCeltics 21 25 33 31 110

After Action Report

The Celtics downed the Pistons 110-98. Every possession went the Celtics way. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Celtics' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.