Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 20 | 29 | 23 | 101 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 26 | 18 | 28 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Celtics survived the Pistons 101-97. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.