Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
131
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
130
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 43 | 33 | 29 | 26 | 131 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 47 | 34 | 29 | 20 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Celtics 131-130. Pistons torched the Celtics on the offensive end. Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.