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Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
133
away
Chemistry Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 29 39 29 36 133
Boston CelticsCeltics 25 31 37 24 117

After Action Report

The Pistons outlasted the Celtics 133-117. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.