Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
122
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 26 | 32 | 33 | 122 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 12 | 28 | 35 | 27 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Pistons blew the doors off the Celtics 122-102. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.