Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 106 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 25 | 30 | 33 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Pistons 113-106. Every possession went the Celtics way. The Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.