Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
108
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 21 | 28 | 32 | 108 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 24 | 34 | 30 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Pistons survived the Celtics 109-108. The better team simply showed up tonight. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.