Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
95
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
89
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 29 | 19 | 22 | 95 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 18 | 24 | 27 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Pistons 95-89. The Pistons couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Celtics. Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.