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Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
115
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Chemistry Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
123
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 33 32 26 24 115
Boston CelticsCeltics 29 42 27 25 123

After Action Report

The Celtics held off the Pistons 123-115. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pistons looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.