Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 113 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 24 | 24 | 31 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Pistons survived the Celtics 113-111. The breakneck pace played right into Pistons' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one.
What tipped it
- 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.