Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 24 | 17 | 37 | 100 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 40 | 33 | 21 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Celtics downed the Pistons 116-100. Celtics torched the Pistons on the offensive end. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.