Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
107
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 39 | 24 | 24 | 113 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Celtics fended off the Pistons 113-107. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. Fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in; the Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.