Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
125
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
124
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 35 | 34 | 32 | 24 | 125 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 35 | 33 | 27 | 29 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Pistons 125-124. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.