Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 34 | 23 | 25 | 106 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 35 | 33 | 30 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Pistons downed the Celtics 124-106. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Celtics rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.