Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
121
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 33 | 23 | 27 | 105 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 36 | 24 | 32 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics pulled away from the Pistons 121-105. Celtics torched the Pistons on the offensive end. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.