Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
130
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
127
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 26 | 28 | 39 | 12 | 130 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 27 | 31 | 27 | 9 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Pistons 130-127 in overtime. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Celtics bent the defense out of shape from deep; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.