Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
120
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
95
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 23 | 34 | 30 | 120 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Celtics demolished the Pistons 120-95. Celtics' offense had its way with the Pistons. Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Celtics ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
