Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 105 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 29 | 31 | 18 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Pistons 109-105. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.