Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
81
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 15 | 32 | 31 | 35 | 113 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 22 | 13 | 21 | 81 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Celtics blew the doors off the Pistons 113-81. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
