Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
91
away
Chemistry
Elite
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 18 | 30 | 21 | 22 | 91 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 34 | 26 | 29 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Celtics ran roughshod over the Pistons 113-91. Celtics torched the Pistons on the offensive end. The Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.