Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 25 | 26 | 34 | 112 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 23 | 29 | 23 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Pistons held off the Celtics 112-105. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.