Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
89
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
95
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 21 | 17 | 24 | 89 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Celtics edged the Pistons 95-89. Celtics' offense had its way with the Pistons. The Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.