Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
88
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 17 | 14 | 25 | 32 | 88 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Pistons buried the Celtics 116-88. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pistons couldn't shake the cold spell; Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.