Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 30 | 23 | 32 | 109 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Celtics survived the Pistons 109-105. Every possession went the Celtics way. The Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Celtics' old heads steadied the ship in the swings.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.