Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 36 | 30 | 29 | 116 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Pistons 116-113. Celtics' offense had its way with the Pistons. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.