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Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
124
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Chemistry Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 31 30 27 36 124
Boston CelticsCeltics 37 28 21 31 117

After Action Report

In Boston, the Pistons edged the Celtics 124-117. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.