Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
136
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 99 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 28 | 39 | 35 | 136 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons blew the doors off the Celtics 136-99. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; Pistons' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Pistons · 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.