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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.