Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 12 | 118 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 22 | 29 | 31 | 7 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Pistons 118-113 in overtime. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.