Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 24 | 33 | 13 | 97 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Celtics 102-97. Every possession went the Pistons way. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Celtics; the Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke. Celtics' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.