Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
93
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 27 | 30 | 33 | 118 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 23 | 28 | 19 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Celtics buried the Pistons 118-93. The breakneck pace played right into Celtics' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.