Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
120
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 33 | 32 | 28 | 120 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 38 | 30 | 27 | 22 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Pistons survived the Celtics 120-117. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. The Celtics rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.