Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 36 | 26 | 30 | 123 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 18 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Celtics buried the Pistons 123-97. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Whispers of a Pistons locker-room rift aren't helping. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.