Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
83
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 18 | 30 | 17 | 18 | 83 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 32 | 28 | 27 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons demolished the Celtics 115-83. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.