Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
107
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 29 | 25 | 24 | 105 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 29 | 24 | 29 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons squeaked past the Celtics 107-105. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.