Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 29 | 21 | 32 | 15 | 120 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 21 | 31 | 25 | 11 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Pistons 120-116 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.