Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
92
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 30 | 25 | 21 | 101 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Celtics edged the Pistons 101-92. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Pistons' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends; the Pistons bent the defense out of shape from deep. Whispers of a Pistons locker-room rift aren't helping. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.