Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 104 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 23 | 32 | 33 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics held off the Pistons 111-104. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Pistons' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.