Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
90
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 116 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 28 | 16 | 21 | 90 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Pistons buried the Celtics 116-90. Pistons torched the Celtics on the offensive end. Pistons' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; shots just aren't falling for the Celtics lately. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Celtics utilization choices clashed with the team identity. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.