Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 116 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 23 | 33 | 28 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Pistons 116-113. The breakneck pace played right into Celtics' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.