Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
108
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 21 | 24 | 38 | 108 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 31 | 24 | 31 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Celtics 112-108. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss. The Celtics looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Celtics utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.