Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
100
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
102
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 19 | 24 | 30 | 27 | 100 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 31 | 22 | 26 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Pistons snuck past the Celtics 102-100. The Celtics couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pistons. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.