Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
98
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 29 | 24 | 17 | 104 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 18 | 31 | 24 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Pistons fended off the Celtics 104-98. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Celtics' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.