Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
127
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 35 | 33 | 29 | 127 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 26 | 34 | 28 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Pistons downed the Celtics 127-117. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. Pistons' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.