Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 111 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 37 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the Celtics 111-103. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. The Celtics rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.