Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
92
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 19 | 21 | 28 | 92 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 18 | 28 | 30 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics outlasted the Pistons 109-92. Every possession went the Celtics way. Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.