Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
127
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 39 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 127 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 36 | 20 | 29 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Celtics handled the Pistons 127-112. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Pistons couldn't shake the cold spell. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.