Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 37 | 30 | 20 | 29 | 116 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 23 | 31 | 32 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Pistons 116-111. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.