Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 17 | 23 | 33 | 100 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 19 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Pistons survived the Celtics 105-100. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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.