Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 25 | 27 | 30 | 102 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Celtics pulled away from the Pistons 119-102. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.