Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
125
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 28 | 28 | 40 | 125 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 30 | 26 | 28 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Celtics rolled past the Pistons 125-105. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Celtics' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- 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.