Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 21 | 25 | 35 | 107 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Pistons survived the Celtics 107-104. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.