Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
110
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 23 | 29 | 29 | 110 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Pistons 110-109. Every possession went the Celtics way. Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.