Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
133
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 23 | 32 | 19 | 96 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 35 | 36 | 31 | 31 | 133 |
After Action Report
The Pistons rolled past the Celtics 133-96. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
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.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.