Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
89
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 12 | 28 | 23 | 89 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 19 | 34 | 18 | 30 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics downed the Pistons 101-89. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Celtics couldn't shake the cold spell; the Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.