Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 30 | 31 | 24 | 116 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 26 | 29 | 25 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Pistons 116-111. The breakneck pace played right into Celtics' hands. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.