Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
123
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
122
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 37 | 32 | 24 | 123 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 39 | 26 | 30 | 27 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Celtics snuck past the Pistons 123-122. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks.
What tipped it
- Pistons · 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.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.