Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
91
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 36 | 32 | 21 | 27 | 116 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 17 | 30 | 19 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Celtics rolled past the Pistons 116-91. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
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.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.