Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 31 | 25 | 23 | 102 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 26 | 30 | 21 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Pistons 102-98. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.