Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
93
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 17 | 32 | 29 | 15 | 93 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Pistons 96-93. Ugly basketball, but the Celtics did just enough. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.