Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 35 | 25 | 19 | 27 | 106 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 26 | 29 | 21 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Pistons 106-101. Every possession went the Celtics way. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.